Santa Elena Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Santa Elena has a steady warm climate throughout the year.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Santa Elena experiences a constant climate year-round. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 23°C during cooler months like July.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 13°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Santa Elena has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 3019 mm of rainfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, April receives heavy rainfall, averaging 357 mm of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less rainfall, with 144 mm over 10 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Santa Elena 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
While the amount of sunshine in Santa Elena varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 6.7 hours of daily sun in July, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in April, with about 4.1 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Santa Elena.
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 73%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Santa Elena in Colombia
The average rainfall figures in Santa Elena are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose July which is the sunniest month of the year.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 23°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 357 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 144 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 201 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.
