Climate Insights for Santa María

The climate in Santa María is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 1511mm of precipitation falls per year. Santa María receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santa María is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Temperatures in Santa María vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Santa María is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1511mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 126mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 204mm of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 65mm. That's 138mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Santa María is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 10km/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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Santa María, which began on September 23, 2026. Santa María is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed: spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 12°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Santa María is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 70mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°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 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.