Climate Insights for Santa Elena
Climate Overview
The climate in Santa Elena is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1,483 mm of precipitation falls per year. Santa Elena receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santa Elena is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.The climate in Santa Elena is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 77°F and approximately 58.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Santa Elena receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santa Elena is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 65°F.
Temperature
Santa Elena sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 35°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 22°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Santa Elena sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 65°F to 95°F. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 95°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 65°F and an average of 71°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Santa Elena is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,483 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 124 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 211 mm of rainfall. September and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 42 mm. That's 169 mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Santa Elena is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 58.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.9 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 8.3 in of rainfall. September and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 1.7 in. That's 6.7 in less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Santa Elena is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Santa Elena is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Santa Elena is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 71 mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Santa Elena is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 72°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.8 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 95°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
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.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 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.