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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit El Alcanfor.
El Alcanfor, Mexico, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 25°C (77°F), peaking in May at 27°C (81°F) and dipping in January to 21°C (70°F).
With around 1577 mm (62 in) of annual rainfall, El Alcanfor has a notably wet climate. The wettest month is September. July is the sunniest month, averaging 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
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With minimal seasonal shifts, El Alcanfor experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in May. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 21°C (70°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 18°C (64°F) in May to 12°C (54°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
El Alcanfor has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1577 mm (62 in) of rainfall per year. El Alcanfor can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 239 mm (9.4 in) of precipitation over 18 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (December), you will experience much drier conditions, with 54 mm (2.1 in) of precipitation spread across 10 rainy days. For more details, please visit our El Alcanfor Precipitation page.
El Alcanfor experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 7.2 hours daily sunshine in July, it dips to 4.4 hours in September, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in El Alcanfor.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 69%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 60%. 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.
January, February, March, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather in El Alcanfor. In contrast, June and September tend to have less optimal conditions.
Daytime highs range from 21°C (70°F) in January to 27°C (81°F) in May. Nighttime lows range from 12°C (54°F) to 18°C (64°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 1577 mm (62 in). September is the wettest month with 239 mm (9.4 in), while December is the driest with 54 mm (2.1 in).
El Alcanfor receives around 1,867 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 216 hours, while September is the cloudiest with just 133 hours.
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