Santa Maria Island Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Santa Maria Island experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in August. In March, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 17°C (63°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 22°C (72°F) in August to 15°C (59°F) in March.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Santa Maria Island experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 751 mm (30 in) yearly. Santa Maria Island can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 111 mm (4.4 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 22 mm (0.9 in) of precipitation spread across 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Santa Maria Island Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Santa Maria Island can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.5 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Santa Maria Island.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 78%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year