Climate Insights for Arrecifes

The climate in Arrecifes is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1040mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 212mm of rainfall. Arrecifes is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperatures in Arrecifes vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Arrecifes is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1040mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 212mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 19mm. That's 193mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Arrecifes is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Arrecifes, which began on June 21, 2026. Arrecifes is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in June near 5°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 63 days from now.

The best time to visit Arrecifes is during March and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 66mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°C, while June is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Arrecifes based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.