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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Arrecife.
With consistently stable weather, Arrecife, Canary Islands, Spain, sees little seasonal temperature change. Daytime highs average 21°C (70°F), ranging from 24°C (75°F) in September to 19°C (66°F) in February.
With just 120 mm (4.7 in) of annual rainfall, the city has a dry, desert-like climate. The sunniest month is July, with 10.0 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Arrecife - and find the best time to visit.
The climate in Arrecife remains fairly constant, offering pleasant temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in September. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 19°C (66°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 22°C (72°F) in September to 16°C (61°F) in February.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Arrecife experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 120 mm (4.7 in) annually. Arrecife can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 23 mm (0.9 in) of precipitation over 4 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (August), you will experience much drier conditions, with 2 mm (0.1 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Arrecife Precipitation page.
Arrecife experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 10.0 hours daily sunshine in July, it dips to 6.6 hours in December, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Arrecife.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 72%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 66%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
Arrecife has very little rainfall year-round.
Daytime highs range from 19°C (66°F) in February to 24°C (75°F) in September. Nighttime lows range from 16°C (61°F) to 22°C (72°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 120 mm (4.7 in). December is the wettest month with 23 mm (0.9 in), while August is the driest with 2 mm (0.1 in).
Arrecife receives around 2,961 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 301 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 197 hours. Overall, Arrecife enjoys abundant sunshine.
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