Santillana del Mar weather in August (Cantabria, Spain)

Thinking of visiting Santillana del Mar in August? Check the weather first! Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

For August, the weather in Santillana del Mar is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. Expect temperatures to climb to 24°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 17°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Santillana del Mar in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 204 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Santillana del Mar. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and February tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santillana del Mar climate page with graphs.

 

Santillana del Mar, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 204 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Santander, Spain (25 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in Spain in August

Find out more about the weather in Spain and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Santillana del Mar, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santillana del Mar.

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