Climate Insights for El Arenal

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Hottest
May
37°C peak98°F peak
Coldest
January
19°C low67°F low
Wettest
September
153 mm rain6 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in El Arenal is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 916 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 153 mm of rainfall. El Arenal is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.The climate in El Arenal is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 36.1 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 6 in of rainfall. El Arenal is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 67°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 19°FebMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 20°MarMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 21°AprMax: 36°Average: 28°Min: 22°MayMax: 37°Average: 30°Min: 24°JunMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 24°JulMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 24°AugMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 24°SepMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 24°OctMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 23°NovMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 21°DecMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 20°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 85°FAverage: 75°FMin: 67°FFebMax: 88°FAverage: 77°FMin: 68°FMarMax: 93°FAverage: 80°FMin: 70°FAprMax: 97°FAverage: 83°FMin: 72°FMayMax: 98°FAverage: 85°FMin: 76°FJunMax: 93°FAverage: 83°FMin: 76°FJulMax: 94°FAverage: 83°FMin: 75°FAugMax: 94°FAverage: 83°FMin: 75°FSepMax: 92°FAverage: 82°FMin: 74°FOctMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°FNovMax: 85°FAverage: 76°FMin: 70°FDecMax: 84°FAverage: 75°FMin: 68°F
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El Arenal sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 37°C. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 24°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.El Arenal sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 67°F to 98°F. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 98°F and an average of 85°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 67°F and an average of 75°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 36mmFebPrecipitation: 28mmMarPrecipitation: 20mmAprPrecipitation: 27mmMayPrecipitation: 52mmJunPrecipitation: 136mmJulPrecipitation: 59mmAugPrecipitation: 99mmSepPrecipitation: 153mmOctPrecipitation: 141mmNovPrecipitation: 109mmDecPrecipitation: 55mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.4inFebPrecipitation: 1.1inMarPrecipitation: 0.8inAprPrecipitation: 1.1inMayPrecipitation: 2inJunPrecipitation: 5.4inJulPrecipitation: 2.3inAugPrecipitation: 3.9inSepPrecipitation: 6inOctPrecipitation: 5.6inNovPrecipitation: 4.3inDecPrecipitation: 2.2in
Precipitation

El Arenal is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 916 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 76 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 153 mm of rainfall. October and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 20 mm. That's 133 mm less than September, 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.El Arenal is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 6 in of rainfall. October and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0.8 in. That's 5.2 in less than September, 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

El Arenal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6km/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.El Arenal is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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

Jan24°75°F
Feb25°77°F
Mar27°80°F
Apr28°83°F
May30°85°F
Jun28°83°F
Jul28°83°F
Aug28°83°F
Sep28°82°F
Oct26°80°F
Nov25°76°F
Dec24°75°F

The best time to visit El Arenal is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 40 mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 37°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit El Arenal is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 75°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.6 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 98°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Arenal 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 El Arenal 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C67 °F
30 °C85 °F
7 km/h5 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C68 °F
31 °C88 °F
9 km/h5 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C70 °F
34 °C93 °F
9 km/h6 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
22 °C72 °F
36 °C97 °F
9 km/h6 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C76 °F
37 °C98 °F
9 km/h6 mph
52 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
24 °C76 °F
34 °C93 °F
8 km/h5 mph
136 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C75 °F
34 °C94 °F
9 km/h6 mph
59 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C75 °F
35 °C94 °F
8 km/h5 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C74 °F
34 °C92 °F
6 km/h4 mph
153 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C73 °F
32 °C89 °F
6 km/h4 mph
141 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
21 °C70 °F
29 °C85 °F
6 km/h4 mph
109 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C68 °F
29 °C84 °F
7 km/h4 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in