Santa Elena Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Santa Elena has relatively stable weather with very warm temperatures.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Santa Elena remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 37°C in May to a very warm 31°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 19°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Santa Elena experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 690 mm yearly. The climate in Santa Elena shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in September, with an average of 139 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days. In contrast, March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 12 mm of rainfall over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Santa Elena Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Santa Elena offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between May (9.2 hours daily) and December (6.8 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. 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 August, reaching 76%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 63%. 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.
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Other facts from our historical weather data:Yes, the months of February and March are very dry.
May has an average maximum temperature of 37°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 139 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 12 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 275 hours of sunshine.
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