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San Rafael Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in San Rafael can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to San Rafael can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in July to a chilly 8°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 0°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, San Rafael experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 630 mm yearly. The seasons in San Rafael, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 73 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 11 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 17 mm over 7 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our San Rafael Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

In San Rafael, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.1 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Madrid, Spain (59 KM, 36 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Madrid, Spain (59 KM, 36 Miles).

Forecast for San Rafael

Sun   Dec 22
8°C | 1°C
NW 5 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
4°C | 0°C
N 7 m/s
0.5 mm
overcast and  chance of slight rain

overcast and chance of slight rain

Tue   Dec 24
8°C | 0°C
N 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

The best time of year to visit San Rafael in Spain

During the months of May, June and September 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 San Rafael?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does San Rafael have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in San Rafael?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in San Rafael?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in San Rafael?
    October tops the wettest month list with 73 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in San Rafael?
    July is the driest month with 17 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in San Rafael?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 350 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.