When is the best time to go to Santa Elena

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Santa Elena, Ecuador. 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.

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Santa Elena weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Santa Elena 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

Santa Elena January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 14mm 4.5hrs 13hrs

January is a dry, humid month in Santa Elena and the temperature is generally hot.

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 Santa Elena.

January is in the summer in Santa Elena and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Santa Elena with around 14mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Elena weather in January »

February

Santa Elena February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 27mm 4.9hrs 12.9hrs

February in Santa Elena is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santa Elena.

February is in the summer in Santa Elena and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Santa Elena with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Elena weather in February »

March

Santa Elena March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 59mm 5.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Santa Elena is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santa Elena for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Santa Elena and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Santa Elena with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Elena weather in March »

April

Santa Elena April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 17mm 6.1hrs 12.8hrs

Santa Elena's weather in April is typically hot, humid and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santa Elena, with some very good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Santa Elena and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Santa Elena with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Elena weather in April »

May

Santa Elena May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 1mm 5.5hrs 12.7hrs

May is a very dry, humid month in Santa Elena and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santa Elena, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Santa Elena and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Santa Elena with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Elena weather in May »

June

Santa Elena June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 1mm 4.2hrs 13hrs

The climate in Santa Elena during June can be summarized as warm, humid and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santa Elena, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Santa Elena and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Santa Elena with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Elena weather in June »

July

Santa Elena July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 1mm 3.8hrs 12.9hrs

July in Santa Elena is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.

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 Santa Elena.

July is in the winter in Santa Elena and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Santa Elena with around 1mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Elena weather in July »

August

Santa Elena August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 1mm 3.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Santa Elena is characteristically warm, humid and very dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santa Elena.

August is in the winter in Santa Elena and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Santa Elena with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Elena weather in August »

September

Santa Elena September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 1mm 3.8hrs 12.8hrs

Santa Elena's weather in September is typically warm, humid and very dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santa Elena.

September is in the spring in Santa Elena and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Santa Elena with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Elena weather in September »

October

Santa Elena October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 1mm 4hrs 12.7hrs

October is a very dry, humid month in Santa Elena and the temperature is generally warm.

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 Santa Elena.

October is in the spring in Santa Elena and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Santa Elena with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Elena weather in October »

November

Santa Elena November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 1mm 4.6hrs 13hrs

The climate in Santa Elena during November can be summarized as warm, humid and very dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Santa Elena, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the spring in Santa Elena and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Santa Elena with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Elena weather in November »

December

Santa Elena December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 1mm 4.9hrs 12.9hrs

December in Santa Elena is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santa Elena, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

December is in the summer in Santa Elena and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Santa Elena with around 1mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Elena weather in December »

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Santa Elena weather stats

Santa Elena weather statistics
Hottest month: March 29.5°C 85.1°F
Driest month: September 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: April 6.1hrs
Coldest month: August 23.7°C 74.7°F
Wettest month: March 59mm 2.3ins
Warmest sea: February 25.6°C 78.1°F
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