Climate Insights for Santa Anita

The climate in Santa Anita is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 229mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 46mm of rainfall. Santa Anita is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, August, October. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Santa Anita has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 21°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Santa Anita is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 229mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 19mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 46mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1mm. That's 46mm 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.

Santa Anita is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Santa Anita, which began on March 20, 2026. Santa Anita is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in September at around 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 13°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 82 days from now.

The best time to visit Santa Anita is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 7mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 13°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santa Anita 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.