Climate Insights for El Terrero

The climate in El Terrero is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 404mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 110mm of rainfall. El Terrero is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, May. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in El Terrero vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 6°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

El Terrero is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 404mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 34mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 110mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 5mm. That's 105mm less than August, 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 6cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.

El Terrero is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 10km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 18km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in El Terrero, which began on March 20, 2026. El Terrero 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 June at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

The best time to visit El Terrero is during May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 29mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -2°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Terrero 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.