Climate Insights for Puerto Santa

Provincia de Santa, Ancash, Peru

Hottest
February
25°C peak
Coldest
September
15°C low
Wettest
February
9mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Puerto Santa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 59mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 9mm of rainfall. Puerto Santa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 24° Average: 22° Min: 21° Feb Max: 25° Average: 24° Min: 22° Mar Max: 25° Average: 23° Min: 22° Apr Max: 23° Average: 21° Min: 20° May Max: 21° Average: 19° Min: 18° Jun Max: 19° Average: 18° Min: 17° Jul Max: 19° Average: 17° Min: 16° Aug Max: 19° Average: 17° Min: 16° Sep Max: 18° Average: 17° Min: 15° Oct Max: 19° Average: 17° Min: 16° Nov Max: 20° Average: 18° Min: 16° Dec Max: 21° Average: 19° Min: 18°
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Puerto Santa has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 5mm Feb Precipitation: 9mm Mar Precipitation: 7mm Apr Precipitation: 5mm May Precipitation: 3mm Jun Precipitation: 4mm Jul Precipitation: 4mm Aug Precipitation: 6mm Sep Precipitation: 6mm Oct Precipitation: 5mm Nov Precipitation: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 3mm
Precipitation

Puerto Santa is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 59mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 9mm of rainfall. March and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 3mm. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 4km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Puerto Santa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

52 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Puerto Santa, which began on June 21, 2026. Puerto Santa sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in February at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in September near 15°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 15 to 20°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 13mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 18 to 25°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 17mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 18 to 25°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 15mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 16 to 19°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 13mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 22°
Feb 24°
Mar 23°
Apr 21°
May 19°
Jun 18°
Jul 17°
Aug 17°
Sep 17°
Oct 17°
Nov 18°
Dec 19°

The best time to visit Puerto Santa is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 5mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Puerto Santa 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
21 °C
24 °C
4 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Feb
22 °C
25 °C
4 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Mar
22 °C
25 °C
4 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Apr
20 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
May
18 °C
21 °C
5 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Jun
17 °C
19 °C
5 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
19 °C
5 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Aug Current
16 °C
19 °C
5 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
18 °C
5 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
19 °C
5 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Nov
16 °C
20 °C
4 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Dec
18 °C
21 °C
4 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
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