When is the best time to go to Santander
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Santander, Spain. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Santander
Santander weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Santander are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 120mm | 3.2hrs | 10.4hrs | 13°C |
Santander's weather in January is typically cool and damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santander for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Santander and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Santander with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Santander weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 95mm | 3.9hrs | 11.5hrs | 13°C |
February in Santander is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santander for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Santander and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Santander with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Santander weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 98mm | 4.5hrs | 12.8hrs | 13°C |
The weather in March in Santander is characteristically mild and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santander for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Santander and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Santander with around 98mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 115mm | 5.2hrs | 14.4hrs | 13°C |
Santander's weather in April is typically mild and damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santander for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Santander and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Santander with around 115mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 88mm | 6.1hrs | 15.7hrs | 15°C |
May is a a little damp month in Santander and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santander.
May is in the spring in Santander and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Santander with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 62mm | 7.1hrs | 10.4hrs | 18°C |
The weather in June in Santander is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Santander, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Santander and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Santander with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 49mm | 7.5hrs | 11.5hrs | 20°C |
July in Santander is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santander, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Santander and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Santander with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 79mm | 6.9hrs | 12.8hrs | 22°C |
The weather in August in Santander is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Santander, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Santander and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Santander with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 86mm | 5.9hrs | 14.4hrs | 21°C |
Santander's weather in September is typically warm and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Santander, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Santander and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Santander with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Santander weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 119mm | 4.7hrs | 15.7hrs | 18°C |
October is a damp month in Santander and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santander.
October is in the fall / autumn in Santander and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Santander with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Santander weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 154mm | 3.7hrs | 10.4hrs | 16°C |
Mild and wet weather often prevails in Santander during the month of November
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santander for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Santander and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Santander with around 154mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Santander weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 133mm | 2.9hrs | 11.5hrs | 14°C |
December in Santander is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santander for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Santander and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Santander with around 133mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Santander weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 23°C 73.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 49mm 1.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 7.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 12.3°C 54.1°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 154mm 6.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 21.6°C 70.9°F |
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