Contra Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Contra. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 3°C (37°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 13°C (55°F) in July to around -5°C (23°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Contra has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1678 mm (66 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, October it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 189 mm (7.4 in) of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month February brings less snow/rainfall, with 75 mm (3 in) over 13 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Contra Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Contra. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.9 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Contra.

The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 75%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 55%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year