San Rafael Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
San Rafael has relatively stable weather with pleasant temperatures.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in San Rafael remains fairly constant, offering pleasant temperatures throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C in September to a moderate 18°C in August.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 8°C in August.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
San Rafael is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1977 mm. The seasons in San Rafael, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, April, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 259 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 19 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 52 mm over 9 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
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In San Rafael, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.6 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. March 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
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in San Rafael.
The city experiences its highest humidity in April, reaching 84%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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San Rafael has moderate temperatures year round ranging between 17°C and 19°C. Other facts from our historical weather data:It has mild temperatures all year round ranging between 17°C and 19°C.
September has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 259 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 52 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 257 hours of sunshine.
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