San Nicolás Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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 February.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) in August to around 14°C (57°F) during February.

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Temperature ranges by month

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.

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 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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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

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.

Relative humidity over the year