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When is the best time to visit Santander?
In general the best time to visit Santander is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - October.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is August, September, October with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Santander in different months
This is the average weather in Santander for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 210 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 146 mm in November.
Climate in Santander
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Santander for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +73°F | +81°F | +84°F | +82°F | +93°F | +95°F | +93°F | +102°F | +93°F | +88°F | +81°F | +75°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +55°F | +55°F | +59°F | +61°F | +64°F | +70°F | +73°F | +75°F | +73°F | +68°F | +61°F | +57°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +25°F | +27°F | +30°F | +34°F | +41°F | +45°F | +54°F | +54°F | +50°F | +37°F | +37°F | +32°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 80 | 79 | 78 | 79 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 123 | 99 | 104 | 107 | 87 | 68 | 59 | 66 | 83 | 112 | 146 | 122 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Santander during the whole year:
The hottest month in Santander is August with average maximum temperature going up to +75°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +46°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Santander looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Santander is October with average humidity going up to 81%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 78%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Santander during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is June with approximately 5 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 68 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 19 rainy days and 146 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Santander during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 0 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santander:
What is the hottest month in Santander?
The hottest month in Santander is August with average maximum temperature of +75°F.
What is the coldest month in Santander?
The coldest month in Santander is January with minimum temperatures of +46°F.
Is Santander worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Santander could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Santander?
if you're looking to visit Santander when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for November, January, December. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 59 mm of rain.
Other cities in Spain
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Monthly weather in Santander
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Santander, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.