Sun & Beach Potential
Good
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
February, March, January
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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Tip for your trip
The best months for a sun and beach holiday in Drake Bay are from February, March, January. If you're planning to travel during this period, it's a good idea to arrange your stay early — especially in popular beach areas.
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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Drake Bay
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 64Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 26° | 42 |
February | 76Good Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 47 |
March | 72Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 66 |
April | 62Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 162 |
May | 35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 340 |
June | 35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 26° | 293 |
July | 35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 26° | 231 |
August | 35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 26° | 278 |
September | 35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 26° | 340 |
October | 35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 25° | 441 |
November | 35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 25° | 263 |
December | 64Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 25° | 54 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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