Climate Insights for Cañaveral

The climate in Cañaveral is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1682mm of precipitation falls per year. Cañaveral receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cañaveral 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Cañaveral sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 33°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 21°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Cañaveral is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1682mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 140mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 236mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 41mm. That's 194mm 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.

Cañaveral is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/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 1km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 0km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Cañaveral, which began on June 21, 2026. Cañaveral 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 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 17°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Cañaveral is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 71mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°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 table below shows monthly climate averages for Cañaveral 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.