San Rafael Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in San Rafael, Ecuador is 18°C (64°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how San Rafael compares to cities worldwide.

Year-round, San Rafael experiences a consistently pleasant climate. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C (66°F) in September to a moderate 18°C (64°F) in the coolest month, July. Nighttime temperatures range from 8°C (46°F) in September to 8°C (46°F) in July.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in San Rafael by month:

The coolest part of the day is typically between 4 AM and 6 AM, while 3 PM is usually the warmest, when solar heating is at its peak. September, the city's warmest month, averages 189 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

San Rafael's average annual maximum temperature is 18°C (64°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.

On the cooler end, Oslo, Norway averages just 10°C (50°F) annually, with pleasant summers but long, cold winters.

Buenos Aires, Argentina averages 23°C (73°F) a year, with hot summers and mild winters, and seasons reversed compared to Europe.

Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.

Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.

In San Rafael, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 18°C (64°F) and humidity around 70%, considered high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.

Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.

For more on San Rafael's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our San Rafael climate page.