Santa Elena Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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 (99°F) in May to a very warm 31°C (88°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 25°C (77°F) in May to around 19°C (66°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Santa Elena experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 690 mm (27 in) yearly. The climate in Santa Elena shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in September, the wettest month, with an average of 139 mm (5.5 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 12 mm (0.5 in) 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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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