El Contador Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to El Contador can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C (90°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 12°C (54°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 18°C (64°F) in July to 2°C (36°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

El Contador typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 384 mm (15 in). El Contador can be quite wet during March, receiving approximately 43 mm (1.7 in) of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 6.3 mm (0.2 in) of precipitation spread across 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our El Contador Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

El Contador can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in El Contador.

The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 70%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 63%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year