Climate Insights for Dolores
Climate Overview
The climate in Dolores is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,580 mm of precipitation falls per year. Dolores receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Dolores is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.The climate in Dolores is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 62.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Dolores receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Dolores is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 67°F.
Temperature
Dolores sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 35°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 23°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Dolores sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 67°F to 94°F. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 67°F and an average of 73°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Dolores is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,580 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 132 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 217 mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 48 mm. That's 168 mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Dolores is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 62.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.2 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 8.5 in of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 1.9 in. That's 6.6 in less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Dolores is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Dolores is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Dolores is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 80 mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Dolores is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 74°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.1 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 94°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dolores 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dolores based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.