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Santa Elena Climate by Month

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 day and night temperature

The climate in Santa Elena remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Typically, 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 temperatures generally dropping to 19°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Mérida, Mexico (71 KM, 44 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Mérida, Mexico (71 KM, 44 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Santa Elena in Mexico

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Santa Elena have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of February and March are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Santa Elena?
    May has an average maximum temperature of 37°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 31°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Santa Elena?
    September tops the wettest month list with 139 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Santa Elena?
    March is the driest month with 12 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Santa Elena?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 275 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Santa Elena

    Wed   Dec 11
    27°C | 20°C
    N 18 km/h
    7.7 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Thu   Dec 12
    26°C | 18°C
    NE 18 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    30°C | 16°C
    NE 7 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain