Santa Tecla Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Santa Tecla, Sicily, Italy, sees big temperature differences between seasons, with August peaking at 29°C (84°F) and February dropping to 14°C (57°F).
Annual rainfall is moderate at around 874 mm (34 in), with October being the wettest month. The city also has a distinct dry season from May to August. July is the sunniest month, averaging 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Santa Tecla
Visitors to Santa Tecla can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 14°C (57°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 23°C (73°F) in August to 8°C (46°F) in February.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Santa Tecla
Generally, Santa Tecla experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 874 mm (34 in) yearly. Santa Tecla can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 116 mm (4.6 in) of precipitation over 8 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 13 mm (0.5 in) of precipitation spread across a single rainy day days. For more details, please visit our Santa Tecla 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 Tecla
Santa Tecla can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 3.7 hours of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Water Temperature in Santa Tecla
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 15°C (59°F) in January to 26°C (79°F) in August.
Water temperature over the year
Humidity in Santa Tecla by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Santa Tecla.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 76%. In July, 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
Santa Tecla 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Santa Tecla
During May, June, July, August, September, October and November, Santa Tecla experiences its most favorable weather, with temperatures between 19°C (65°F) and 29°C (84°F). These mild conditions make it an excellent time for a visit.The weather does bring rainfall during this period, between 13 mm (0.5 in) and 116 mm (4.6 in). Ready to plan your travels but need destination ideas? Our smart tool recommends places based on the climate conditions you prefer. Start planning with our destination weather tool.
