Santa Maria Climate by Month
Santa Maria has a steady warm climate throughout the year.
The city has a dry climate with very low precipitation levels.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Santa Maria temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in September to a comfortable 23°C in February. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 21°C in February.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Santa Maria sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 94 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in Santa Maria, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, September, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 36 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 4 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, May, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.4 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Santa Maria enjoys sunny spells year-round. April sees up to 7.2 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. July, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.0 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Santa Maria ranges from 22°C in February to 26°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Santa Maria.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Santa Maria ranges from 5°C in July to 7°C in May.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Santa Maria in Cape Verde
During the months of January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
September has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 23°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 36 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
April is the sunniest month with an average of 217 hours of sunshine.
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