Climate Insights for Riacho de Santana

The climate in Riacho de Santana is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 834mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 476mm of rainfall. Riacho de Santana 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: October, April, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Riacho de Santana sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 33°C. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 23°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Riacho de Santana is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 834mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 70mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 476mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0mm. That's 476mm less than January, 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.

Riacho de Santana 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 July, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Riacho de Santana, which began on June 21, 2026. Riacho de Santana 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 October at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 17°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 61 days from now.

The best time to visit Riacho de Santana is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 3mm per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Riacho de Santana 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.