Santander Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Santander experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to mild weather.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Santander is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in August to a moderate 13°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 7°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Santander has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1217 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Santander shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in November, with an average of 152 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 61 mm of rainfall over 10 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Santander Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Santander serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.9 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 12°C in January to 20°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Santander.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 78%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s to 4 m/s. It is lower in February, August and September and higher in January, March, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Santander in Spain
During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 152 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 61 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 226 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
