When is the best time to go to San Rafael del Sur

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit San Rafael del Sur, Nicaragua. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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San Rafael del Sur weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit San Rafael del Sur are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

San Rafael del Sur January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 50mm 8.3hrs 12.3hrs

The climate in San Rafael del Sur during January can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit San Rafael del Sur, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in San Rafael del Sur and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in San Rafael del Sur with around 50mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

San Rafael del Sur February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 22mm 9.5hrs 12.5hrs

February in San Rafael del Sur is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit San Rafael del Sur, with some very good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in San Rafael del Sur and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in San Rafael del Sur with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

San Rafael del Sur March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 18mm 9.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in San Rafael del Sur is characteristically hot and dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit San Rafael del Sur, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in San Rafael del Sur and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in San Rafael del Sur with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

San Rafael del Sur April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 33mm 9.1hrs 13.1hrs

San Rafael del Sur's weather in April is typically hot and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit San Rafael del Sur.

April is in the spring in San Rafael del Sur and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in San Rafael del Sur with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

San Rafael del Sur May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 189mm 8.4hrs 13.4hrs

May is a wet, humid month in San Rafael del Sur and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to San Rafael del Sur for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in San Rafael del Sur and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in San Rafael del Sur with around 189mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

San Rafael del Sur weather in May »

June

San Rafael del Sur June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 257mm 6.8hrs 12.3hrs

June is a very wet, humid month in San Rafael del Sur and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit San Rafael del Sur.

June is in the summer in San Rafael del Sur and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in San Rafael del Sur with around 257mm 10.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

San Rafael del Sur July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 238mm 7hrs 12.5hrs

July in San Rafael del Sur is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit San Rafael del Sur.

July is in the summer in San Rafael del Sur and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in San Rafael del Sur with around 238mm 9.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

San Rafael del Sur weather in July »

August

San Rafael del Sur August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 214mm 7.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in San Rafael del Sur is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to San Rafael del Sur for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in San Rafael del Sur and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in San Rafael del Sur with around 214mm 8.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

San Rafael del Sur weather in August »

September

San Rafael del Sur September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 238mm 6.9hrs 13.1hrs

San Rafael del Sur's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit San Rafael del Sur.

September is in the fall / autumn in San Rafael del Sur and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in San Rafael del Sur with around 238mm 9.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

San Rafael del Sur weather in September »

October

San Rafael del Sur October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 257mm 6.1hrs 13.4hrs

October is a very wet, humid month in San Rafael del Sur and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit San Rafael del Sur.

October is in the fall / autumn in San Rafael del Sur and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in San Rafael del Sur with around 257mm 10.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

San Rafael del Sur weather in October »

November

San Rafael del Sur November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 110mm 7.5hrs 12.3hrs

Hot, humid and damp weather often prevails in San Rafael del Sur during the month of November

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit San Rafael del Sur.

November is in the fall / autumn in San Rafael del Sur and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in San Rafael del Sur with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

San Rafael del Sur December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 71mm 7.5hrs 12.5hrs

December in San Rafael del Sur is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit San Rafael del Sur, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in San Rafael del Sur and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in San Rafael del Sur with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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San Rafael del Sur weather stats

San Rafael del Sur weather statistics
Hottest month: April 32.3°C 90.1°F
Driest month: March 18mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: February 9.5hrs
Coldest month: December 29°C 84.2°F
Wettest month: June 257mm 10.1ins
Warmest sea: June 29°C 84.2°F
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