San Rafael (CA) Climate by Month
The temperature in San Rafael can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and mild during the cooler months.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
Visitors to San Rafael can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in September, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 14°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 6°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, San Rafael experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 765 mm yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives heavy rainfall, averaging 172 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 0 mm over 0 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in San Rafael. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.3 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in San Rafael.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit San Rafael in the United States of America
During the months of May, June, July, August, September and October 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:
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
September has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 172 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 324 hours of sunshine.
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