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Santander weather in April (Cantabria, Spain)

How does the weather in Santander usually fare in April? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In April, Santander tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 16°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 10°C.

Precipitation

Santander in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 175 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santander climate page with graphs.

 

Santander, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 112 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 74%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 175 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Spain in April

Find out more about the weather in Spain and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 12°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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