Santa Elena Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Santa Elena’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Ecuador.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The temperature in Santa Elena changes very little across the seasons, maintaining a similar climate throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in March, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 25°C during cooler months like September. At night, minimum temperatures typically average around 21°C during these months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Santa Elena by month:
The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, when the sun's heating is most intense.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
September, the city’s coldest month, sees about 24 mm of rainfall spread over roughly a single day.
Annual Temperatures in Ecuador Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Ecuador. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.






Santa Elena Temperatures Compared World Wide
Santa Elena’s average annual maximum temperature is 27°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, experiences an average annual temperature of 23°C, with hot summers and mild winters typical of a Mediterranean climate.
Glasgow, Scotland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 13°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual temperature is 18°C, featuring distinct seasons.
Perth, Australia, experiences a Mediterranean climate, with a pleasant average temperature of 25°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Global Warming and Its Effects
Climate change is affecting worldwide temperatures, including in Santa Elena. It has massive impacts on both local and global levels:
- Global Temperature Rise: The average global land and sea temperatures have risen by about 1.2°C since pre-industrial times.
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Local Impacts: Most regions of the world are witnessing warmer winters with fewer frost and snowfall days. The global frequency and severity of heatwaves have increased. For example, Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all broke records. Summers are also becoming drier; however, during winter, inland regions have experienced increased rainfall. This has caused elevated river levels and more cases of flooding.
Many countries are experiencing earlier springs and later autumns. This is why some bird species have shifted their migration dates.
For more detailed information about Santa Elena’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Santa Elena climate page.