Climate Insights for Santa Clara

The climate in Santa Clara is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 4,509 mm of precipitation falls per year. Santa Clara receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santa Clara sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Santa Clara is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 177.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Santa Clara receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santa Clara sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Santa Clara has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Santa Clara has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 62°F and an average of 68°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows.

Santa Clara is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4,509 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 376 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 668 mm of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 58 mm. That's 609 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 Clara is a very wet location, receiving approximately 177.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 14.8 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 26.3 in of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2.3 in. That's 24 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.

Santa Clara 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 February, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 Clara is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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.

The best time to visit Santa Clara is during January, February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 72 mm per month. 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 Clara is during January, February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.8 in per month. 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 table below shows monthly climate averages for Santa Clara 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 Clara 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.