Climate Insights for Santa Clara

The climate in Santa Clara is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 3,505 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 504 mm of rainfall. Santa Clara sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Santa Clara is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 138 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 19.8 in of rainfall. 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 10°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Santa Clara sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 71°F to 90°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.

Santa Clara is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,505 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 292 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 504 mm of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 19 mm. That's 485 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 138 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11.5 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 19.8 in of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.7 in. That's 19.1 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 8km/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 June, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 10km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.Santa Clara is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.

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.