Santa Maria Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
With consistently stable weather, Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal, sees little seasonal temperature change. Daytime highs average 23°C (73°F), ranging from 26°C (79°F) in August to 20°C (68°F) in February.
Santa Maria sees a moderate amount of rainfall, totalling around 634 mm (25 in) per year. It experiences a distinct dry season from May to August, creating some seasonal variation. The most sunshine falls in July, with an average of 8.7 hours of daily sunshine.
Monthly Temperature in Santa Maria
The climate in Santa Maria remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 20°C (68°F) during cooler months like February.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 24°C (75°F) in August to around 17°C (63°F) during February.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Santa Maria
Generally, Santa Maria experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 634 mm (25 in) yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, December it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 92 mm (3.6 in) of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 15 mm (0.6 in) over 10 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Santa Maria Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Santa Maria
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Santa Maria. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.6 hours of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Humidity in Santa Maria by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Santa Maria.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 79%. 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
Wind Speed in Santa Maria
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s (8 knots) to 8 m/s (16 knots). It is lower in July and higher in March. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Santa Maria 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Santa Maria
The exceptional weather stability in Santa Maria provides comfortable temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 26°C (79°F) throughout every month of the year. This consistent climate removes all guesswork from travel planning, though the drier periods offer optimal conditions.While you can visit anytime with confidence, the drier months like July (with just 15 mm (0.6 in) rainfall) provide the most favorable conditions for extended outdoor exploration and flexible itineraries. Looking for inspiration on where to travel this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
