Climate Insights for Palo Santo

The climate in Palo Santo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 1240mm of precipitation falls per year. Palo Santo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Palo Santo is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Temperatures in Palo Santo vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Palo Santo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1240mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 103mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 165mm of rainfall. January and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 42mm. That's 123mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Palo Santo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Palo Santo, which began on June 21, 2026. Palo Santo is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 12°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 84 days from now.

The best time to visit Palo Santo is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 54mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Palo Santo 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.