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Santa Lucía Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Santa Lucía.
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Climate overview of Santa Lucía
With consistently stable weather, Santa Lucía, Canary Islands, Spain, sees little seasonal temperature change. Daytime highs average 22°C (72°F), ranging from 26°C (79°F) in August to 19°C (66°F) in January.
With just 221 mm (8.7 in) of annual rainfall, the city has a dry, desert-like climate. The most sunshine falls in July, with an average of 10.4 hours of daily sunshine.
Santa Lucía Weather by Month
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Santa Lucía - and find the best time to visit.
Monthly Temperature in Santa Lucía
The climate in Santa Lucía remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 19°C (66°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 20°C (68°F) in August to 14°C (57°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Santa Lucía
Santa Lucía experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 221 mm (8.7 in) annually. Santa Lucía can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 35 mm (1.4 in) of precipitation over 5 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 4.5 mm (0.2 in) of precipitation spread across a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Santa Lucía Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Santa Lucía
Santa Lucía can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.9 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Data from: Las Palmas, Abkhazia, Georgia (14 KM, 9 Miles).
Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: Las Palmas, Abkhazia, Georgia (14 KM, 9 Miles).
Daily percentage of sunshine
Data from: Las Palmas, Abkhazia, Georgia (14 KM, 9 Miles).
Water Temperature in Santa Lucía
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 19°C (66°F) in January to 23°C (73°F) in September.
Water temperature over the year
Data from: Las Palmas, Abkhazia, Georgia (14 KM, 9 Miles).
Humidity in Santa Lucía by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Santa Lucía.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 69%. In March, 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
Data from: Las Palmas, Abkhazia, Georgia (14 KM, 9 Miles).
Best Time to Visit Santa Lucía
Weather conditions in Santa Lucía vary little from month to month, so there is no clear best period based on weather alone.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
Jan
excellent
Feb
excellent
Mar
excellent
Apr
excellent
May
excellent
Jun
excellent
Jul
excellent
Aug
excellent
Sep
excellent
Oct
excellent
Nov
excellent
Dec
excellent
- Warmest weather: July, August and September
- Most sunshine: July and August
- Fewer rainy days: May, June, July, August and September
- Best for swimming: June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
- Seasonal pattern: Very little rainfall year-round
Frequently asked questions about the climate in Santa Lucía
What is the best time to visit Santa Lucía?
Santa Lucía has very little rainfall year-round.
What temperatures can I expect in Santa Lucía?
Daytime highs range from 19°C (66°F) in January to 26°C (79°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 14°C (57°F) to 20°C (68°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
How much rain does Santa Lucía get?
Annual rainfall is around 221 mm (8.7 in). December is the wettest month with 35 mm (1.4 in), while July is the driest with 4.5 mm (0.2 in).
How sunny is Santa Lucía?
Santa Lucía receives around 2,830 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 311 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 178 hours. Overall, Santa Lucía enjoys abundant sunshine.
Santa Lucía 3-Day Forecast
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