Climate Insights for Palo Santo

The climate in Palo Santo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1184mm 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, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 13°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 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 17°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 moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1184mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 99mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 171mm of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 33mm. That's 138mm less than November, 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.

Palo Santo is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Palo Santo, which began on March 20, 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 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 13°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Palo Santo is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 58mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°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.