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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Santarém.
Santarém, Pará, Brazil, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 31°C (88°F), peaking in October at 33°C (91°F) and dipping in March to 30°C (86°F).
The city receives considerable rainfall, with around 3075 mm (121 in) annually. March is the wettest month. It has a distinct rainy season from December to June. August is the sunniest month, averaging 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
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With minimal seasonal shifts, Santarém experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C (91°F) in October to a very warm 30°C (86°F) in the coolest month, March.
Nights vary from 26°C (79°F) in October to around 25°C (77°F) during the colder months.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Santarém has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 3075 mm (121 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Santarém shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in March, the wettest month, with an average of 480 mm (19 in) of precipitation over 27 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month September offers drier and sunnier days, with around 71 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall over 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Santarém Precipitation page.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Santarém serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 4.1 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 93%. In November, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 85%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
August typically offers the most optimal weather in Santarém. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Santarém has a distinct rainy season from December to June.
Daytime highs range from 30°C (86°F) in March to 33°C (91°F) in October. Nighttime lows range from 25°C (77°F) to 26°C (79°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 3075 mm (121 in). March is the wettest month with 480 mm (19 in), while September is the driest with 71 mm (2.8 in).
Santarém receives around 2,258 hours of sunshine per year. August is the sunniest month with 251 hours, while February is the cloudiest with just 122 hours. Overall, Santarém enjoys abundant sunshine.
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