Climate Insights for Candelaria

The climate in Candelaria is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1098mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 256mm of rainfall. Candelaria is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Candelaria sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 39°C. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 24°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Candelaria is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1098mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 91mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 256mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 11mm. That's 244mm less than June, 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.

Candelaria is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Candelaria, which began on March 20, 2026. Candelaria is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in May at around 39°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 20°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Candelaria is during January and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 30mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 39°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 Candelaria 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.