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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

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

Data from: Quito, Ecuador (47 KM, 29 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Quito, Ecuador (47 KM, 29 Miles).

Forecast for San Rafael

Wed   Jan 15
18°C | 7°C
N 1 m/s
2.8 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Thu   Jan 16
18°C | 7°C
W 2 m/s
9.2 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Fri   Jan 17
17°C | 7°C
W 1 m/s
8 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit San Rafael in Ecuador

San Rafael has moderate temperatures year round ranging between 17°C and 19°C. Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • What is the temperature like year round in San Rafael?
    It has mild temperatures all year round ranging between 17°C and 19°C.
  • Which is the warmest month in San Rafael?
    September has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in San Rafael?
    The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in San Rafael?
    April tops the wettest month list with 259 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in San Rafael?
    August is the driest month with 52 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in San Rafael?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 257 hours of sunshine.

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