Santa Maria Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Temperatures in Santa Maria, Cyclades, Greece, vary greatly throughout the year. August is the hottest month at 27°C (81°F), while January is the coldest at 15°C (59°F).

With around 393 mm (15 in) of annual rainfall, Santa Maria has a fairly dry climate. However, it has a distinct dry season from April to October. The wettest month is January, while July sees the least rain.

Monthly Temperature in Santa Maria

The climate in Santa Maria is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 15°C (59°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 24°C (75°F) in August to 12°C (54°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Santa Maria

Santa Maria has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 393 mm (15 in) of rainfall annually. Santa Maria can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 82 mm (3.2 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 0.3 mm (0.01 in) of precipitation spread across a single rainy day days. For more details, please visit our Santa Maria Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Water Temperature in Santa Maria

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 15°C (59°F) in February to 25°C (77°F) in August.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Naxos, Greece (9 KM, 6 Miles).

Humidity in Santa Maria by Month

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Santa Maria.

The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 74%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

Data from: Naxos, Greece (9 KM, 6 Miles).

Wind Speed in Santa Maria

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) in April, May and June to 4 m/s (8 knots) in February. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)

Data from: Naxos, Greece (9 KM, 6 Miles).

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Best Time to Visit Santa Maria

Santa Maria's weather is most enjoyable during May, June, July, August, September, October and November, with comfortable temperatures from 19°C (67°F) to 27°C (80°F). The moderate conditions ensure pleasant weather for exploring the area. Expect varied weather during this period with rainfall between 0 mm (0 in) and 45 mm (1.8 in), providing a good balance of sunny and rainy days.

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