Climate Insights for Santa María
Climate Overview
The climate in Santa María is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,012 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 183 mm of rainfall. Santa María is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.The climate in Santa María is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 39.8 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 7.2 in of rainfall. Santa María is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 71°F.
Temperature
Santa María sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 32°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.Santa María sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 71°F to 90°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 75°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Santa María is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,012 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 84 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 183 mm of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 23 mm. That's 160 mm less than October, 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.Santa María is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 39.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 7.2 in of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.9 in. That's 6.3 in less than October, 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.
Wind
Santa María is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 10km/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.Santa María is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Santa María is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 32 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Santa María is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 90°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santa María 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santa María based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.