Climate Overview
The climate in Santa Elena is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 376mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Santa Elena 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, September, August. The coldest months are March, May, April, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.
Temperature
Santa Elena has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 12°C with a mean of 11°C. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between July and August, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Santa Elena is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 376mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 31mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 33mm of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 22mm. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
Santa Elena is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
16 days until Spring
It is currently winter in Santa Elena, which began on June 21, 2026. Santa Elena 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 12°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in March near 4°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from 8 to 12°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.
Summer
Temperatures range from 4 to 10°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 81mm over the season and a monthly average of 27mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 4 to 8°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.
Winter
Temperatures range from 4 to 12°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santa Elena 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.
