The climate of Clare Valley
Situated in
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines,
Clare Valley has a prevailing Af, or Tropical Rainforest, Köppen climate classification. This typifies consistent temperatures year-round and a high level of humidity. The temperature in Clare Valley fluctuates from 25.7°C (78.3°F) to 28.8°C (83.8°F). This narrow range signifies a stable and tropical temperature pattern that stays mostly consistent throughout the year.
There is also substantial rainfall throughout the year, fluctuating from 23mm (0.91") in
February to 94mm (3.7") in
August. While August has the highest rainfall, there is noticeable increase in rain from
June to
November, usually associated with the Caribbean hurricane season. The relative humidity ranges from 75% in February to 78% in
July, reflecting the wetter conditions in these months.
Sunshine hours per day range from 6.4 in
December to 10 in
September. The number of sunshine hours is relatively high, demonstrating that Clare Valley enjoys an abundance of sunlight despite rainfall. The Ultraviolet (UV) index retains a constant value of seven throughout the year, which is categorized as high. This constant UV index shows that sun protection would be advisable all year round.
The best time to visit Clare Valley
The best time to visit
Clare Valley might depend on various personal preferences. However, considering temperature, sunshine hours, rainfall, and humidity, the period from
November to
April could be deemed ideal. During this period, rainfall is less than in other months, averaging around 32mm (1.26") in April and 26mm (1.02") in
March, while sunshine hours are above average, with 10 hours in April and
September respectively. Temperatures during this period range from 26.5°C (79.7°F) to 28°C (82.4°F) providing warm and enjoyable conditions.
The worst time to visit Clare Valley
The least favorable time to visit
Clare Valley is during the height of the Caribbean hurricane season, typically from
June to
November. This period experiences heightened rainfall, averaging around 74mm (2.91") in
July to a high of 94mm (3.7") in
August. Although temperatures practically remain stable and warm, the increased humidity and rainfall might affect outdoor activities.
Spring weather in Clare Valley
The concept of discrete seasons does not apply to
Clare Valley due to its tropical climate. However, referring to the months of
March,
April, and
May as 'spring', one can note the average temperature hovering from around 26.7°C (80.1°F) to 28°C (82.4°F). The average rainfall during this period progressively increases from 26mm (1.02") in March to 32mm (1.26") in May, suggesting a gradual increase in wet spells.
Summer weather in Clare Valley
Mirroring the pattern of a tropical climate, the promised 'summer months' of
June,
July, and
August showcase a slight increase in temperatures, averaging from 28.3°C (82.9°F) to 28.7°C (83.7°F), with August recording the highest numbers. Rainfall experiences a noticeable increase, with a surge from 53mm (2.09") in June up to 94mm (3.7") in August, marking the beginning of the heavier rainfall season.
Autumn weather in Clare Valley
The autumn months of
September,
October, and
November in
Clare Valley feature high equable temperatures, ranging from 28.7°C (83.7°F) to 28.2°C (82.8°F). The rainfall gradually decreases from 81mm (3.19") in September to 64mm (2.52") in November. Despite this, the season remains relatively wet due to the high volume of rainfall.
Winter weather in Clare Valley
In the winter months of
December,
January, and
February,
Clare Valley sees temperatures oscillate from 26.9°C (80.4°F) to 27.6°C (81.7°F), accompanied by lower rainfalls of 26mm (1.02") in January to 39mm (1.54") in December. Sunshine hours decrease slightly, with December recording 6.4 hours daily, the lowest throughout the year. Despite this, the period remains comfortable for outdoor activities with warm temperatures.
Weather in January
Weather in February
In
Clare Valley,
February is characterized by a slight easing of rainfall and an increase in sunshine. The slight shift from
January's weather conditions is largely marked by the less frequent rain occurrences indicated by 14.8 rainy days.
Weather in February »Weather in March
In
March, the weather pattern in
Clare Valley sees a modest enhancement in rainfall. There's a notable increase in rain from the 23mm (0.91") recorded in
February to 26mm (1.02") experienced in this period. Nonetheless, the temperatures remain constant, with daytime highs reaching around 26.7°C (80.1°F) and night lows of 25.9°C (78.6°F).
Weather in March »
Weather in April
As
Clare Valley transitions into the fourth month of the year, a conspicuous rise in rain is evident. In comparison to
March, the tally of 32mm (1.26") of rainfall establishes
April as a moderately wet month. However, the temperature scale remains steady, with daytime peaking at 27.3°C (81.1°F) in contrast to lows of 26.2°C (79.2°F).
Weather in April »Weather in May
The month of
May ushers in higher temperatures and significant precipitation rates in
Clare Valley. The month stands out with a dramatic increase in rainfall, notably recording 29mm (1.14") compared to 32mm (1.26") seen in
April. Furthermore, the temperatures rise to a high of 28°C (82.4°F) during the day and drop to 27.1°C (80.8°F) at night.
Weather in May »Weather in June
June in
Clare Valley is characterized by a significant surge in rainfall. The transition from
May's 29mm (1.14") to June's 53mm (2.09") marks the onset of the rainy season. Despite this drastic increase in rainfall, the temperatures remain consistent, with a daytime high of 28.3°C (82.9°F) and a night-time low of 27.3°C (81.1°F).
Weather in June »
Weather in July
As the peak of the rainy season,
July in
Clare Valley exhibits the highest amount of rainfall. The month sees a peak of 74mm (2.91") of rain, a substantial upsurge from
June's 53mm (2.09"). The weather remains warm, with highs of 28.3°C (82.9°F) and lows of 27.3°C (81.1°F).
Weather in July »Weather in August
August characterizes a continuation of the rainy season in
Clare Valley, albeit with a slight rise in temperatures. The maximum recorded rainfall stands at 94mm (3.7"), making it the wettest month of the year. Temperatures marginally increase with highs of 28.7°C (83.7°F) by day and lows of 27.7°C (81.9°F) at night.
Weather in August » Weather in September
Even as
Clare Valley transitions into
September, the effects of the rainy season remain evident. Total monthly rainfall reduces slightly to 81mm (3.19") from the peak of 94mm (3.7") experienced in
August, showing signs of the rainy season easing off.
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Weather in October
In
Clare Valley,
October brings about a subtle change in weather as it ushers in fewer days of rain. A decline in the total rainfall to 86mm (3.39") from 81mm (3.19") in
September provides a sign of the rainy season nearing its end.
Weather in October »Weather in November
In
November,
Clare Valley experiences a significant drop in rainfall marking the tail-end of the rainy season. Rainfall declines drastically to 64mm (2.52") from 86mm (3.39") recorded in
October. However, the temperatures remain steady, with daytime highs peaking at 28.2°C (82.8°F) and night lows of 27.5°C (81.5°F).
Weather in November »Weather in December
December offers a slight cooling down in
Clare Valley, marking the transition into the new year. The rainfall reduces further to 39mm (1.54") from
November's 64mm (2.52"), signaling the end of the rainy season. Moreover, the temperatures show a subtle dip to 27.6°C (81.7°F) during the day and drop to 26.5°C (79.7°F) at night.
Weather in December »