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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit San Nicolás.
San Nicolás, Canary Islands, Spain, experiences moderate temperature changes through the seasons. August is the warmest month with daytime highs of 26°C (79°F), while January is the coolest at 19°C (66°F).
Rainfall is extremely rare, with only 196 mm (7.7 in) falling across the entire year. The sunniest month is July, with 10.4 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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In San Nicolás, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 19°C (66°F) during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) in August to around 14°C (57°F) during January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
San Nicolás has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 196 mm (7.7 in) of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, December it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 34 mm (1.3 in) of precipitation, recorded across 5 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 4.7 mm (0.2 in) over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our San Nicolás Precipitation page.
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in San Nicolás. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.9 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in San Nicolás.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 69%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. 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.
San Nicolás has very little rainfall year-round.
Daytime highs range from 19°C (66°F) in January to 26°C (79°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 14°C (57°F) to 20°C (68°F).
Annual rainfall is around 196 mm (7.7 in). December is the wettest month with 34 mm (1.3 in), while July is the driest with 4.7 mm (0.2 in).
San Nicolás receives around 2,830 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 311 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 178 hours. Overall, San Nicolás enjoys abundant sunshine.
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