Climate Insights for Santa Catalina

The climate in Santa Catalina is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1171mm of precipitation falls per year. Santa Catalina receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santa Catalina 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 7°C.

Temperatures in Santa Catalina vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 11°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 Catalina is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1171mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 98mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 129mm of rainfall. February and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 63mm. That's 66mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Santa Catalina 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 October, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Santa Catalina, which began on June 21, 2026. Santa Catalina 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 7°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 85 days from now.

The best time to visit Santa Catalina is during January, March and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 83mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°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 Catalina 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.