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El Risco Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

El Risco has relatively stable weather with warm temperatures. The city has a dry climate with very low precipitation levels. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, El Risco experiences a constant climate year-round. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in August to a pleasant 19°C in February.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 14°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

El Risco is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 223 mm. The seasons in El Risco, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 33 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 5 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 7.7 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our El Risco Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

In El Risco, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.9 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Las Palmas, Canary Islands (35 KM, 21 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Las Palmas, Canary Islands (35 KM, 21 Miles).

Forecast for El Risco

Sun   Dec 22
17°C | 11°C
NE 6 m/s
2.8 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of rain

partly cloudy and chance of rain

Mon   Dec 23
18°C | 11°C
NE 5 m/s
5.7 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Tue   Dec 24
20°C | 11°C
E 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit El Risco in Spain

During the months of April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in El Risco?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in July, August, September and October.
  • Does El Risco have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of April, May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in El Risco?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in El Risco?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in El Risco?
    December tops the wettest month list with 33 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in El Risco?
    August is the driest month with 8 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in El Risco?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 311 hours of sunshine.

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