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Santa Elena Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Santa Elena varies moderately throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very hot to warm. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Santa Elena, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 38°C in April, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 30°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 19°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 relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1378 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, September receives heavy rainfall, averaging 246 mm of precipitation, recorded across 17 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 24 mm over 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Santa Elena Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Santa Elena

Sat   Jan 11
29°C | 20°C
NW 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Sun   Jan 12
30°C | 20°C
SE 3 m/s
0.4 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

Mon   Jan 13
31°C | 20°C
E 2 m/s
1 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

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Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Santa Elena?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, August, September and October.
  • Which is the hottest month in Santa Elena?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 38°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Santa Elena?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Santa Elena?
    September tops the wettest month list with 246 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Santa Elena?
    February is the driest month with 24 mm of precipitation.

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