Santa Lucía Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

On this page, we’ll explore Santa Lucía’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Spain.

Monthly Temperature Averages

The temperature in Santa Lucía remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in August to a pleasant 19°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 14°C, particularly during the colder months.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Santa Lucía by month:

The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

August, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 4.5 mm of rainfall spread over roughly a single day. For more information, please visit our Santa Lucía Precipitation page.

Annual Temperatures in Spain Compared

The map below shows the annual temperature across Spain. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

Santa Lucía Temperatures Compared World Wide

Santa Lucía’s average annual maximum temperature is 22°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.

Meanwhile, Queenstown, New Zealand, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°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.

Temperatures in the Mountains

Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.

Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.

For more detailed information about Santa Lucía’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Santa Lucía climate page.