Climate
Salinas is located in a semi-arid zone. It has a wet season and a dry season, or – better said- a sunny season and an overcast season.
The wet season lasts from mid-December through June. During these months, the most rain falls, but there is not much rain: 5-6 inches of rain on average per year. The sun shines almost every day during the wet season. It’s warm, but the temperatures are not too crazy. It rarely gets over 85 degrees. 90 degrees are rare. Cool breezes from the ocean provide cooling. It can be humid during the wet season, but for most people it’s acceptable. Be aware of the sun during the wet season. Sunburns can occur quickly. Because of the high temperatures you will probably want a home or accommodation with air conditioning.
The dry season lasts from June through November. During this season, most days have overcast skies. The sun will peek out from time to time, but sometimes the sky is overcast for weeks or even months. The temperatures are a bit lower in the dry season, between 68 and 75 degrees during the day, but it’s not getting cold. A temperature less than 60 degrees is unusual. El Niño or La Niña do influence the weather in Salinas. In El Niño and La Niña years, the dry season may start in May instead of June.