Best time to visit Santander
The best time to visit Santander for a beach holiday is during the summer months of July and August.
However, anytime from June to mid-September is good for general outdoor activities.
Santander weather
Santander has a temperate oceanic climate with cool, relatively wet summers and mild, wet winters.
Located on the northern coast of Spain, Santander experiences cloudy, overcast conditions with rainfall throughout the year.
Winter, from December to February, is mild with frequent rain and cloudy skies. Although temperatures are generally mild, wind and humidity can increase the feeling of cold. A warm, dry southerly wind from the Cantabrian Mountains, may see temperatures rise to 20°C (68°F).
Summer, from June to mid-September, is usually cool and cloudy, with sunny spells interspersed by short showers. It rarely gets hot; however, whenever the southern wind blows from the mountains, temperatures may reach 30°C (86°F) on the hottest days of the year.
What is the best month to visit Santander?
July and August are the best months to visit Santander – the climate is perfect with hot, sunny weather and little to no rainfall.
To avoid the crowds, higher prices and heat of summer, the months of June and September are also good for a range of outdoor activities.
Which is the hottest month in Santander?
The warmest month in Santander is usually August, with an average high temperature of 23°C (73°F), with low heat and humidity, and a night-time low of 17°C (62°F).
The warm season lasts from late-June through September, with an average daily high temperature above 21°C (69°F).
However, on the warmest days of summer, the temperature may reach a high of 28°C (82°F).
Which is the coldest month in Santander?
The coldest month in Santander is usually February, with an average low of 7°C (44°F) and high of 13°C (55°F).
The cool season lasts from early-December to late-March, with an average daily high temperature below 15°C (59°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Santander?
The sunniest month in Santander is July, with 6 hours of sunshine per day; that's around 42% of daylight hours.
The sunniest time of year in Santander is June, July and August.
When is the sea warmest in Santander?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Santander in August, with an average water temperature of 21°C (69°F), which is cold for swimming.
The sea in Santander is never warm enough for swimming, even in summer.
Which month has the most rain in Santander?
November is usually the wettest month in Santander with 155mm (6in) of rainfall on average, distributed across 10 days.
Late-September to early-May is the wettest time of year, with a greater than 24% chance of a given day being a wet day.
Santander receives rain showers throughout the year. The less-rainy season lasts from early-May to late-September, with July receiving the least rainfall during the year.
What are the windiest months in Santander?
The windiest month in Santander is December, with an average hourly wind speed of 20 kilometres per hour (12 mph; 11 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from early-October through April, with average wind speeds of more than 17 kilometres per hour (10.6 mph; 9 knots).
The calmer time of year lasts from late-April to early-October. The month with the least amount of wind in Santander is August, with an average hourly wind speed of 14 kilometres per hour (8.7 mph; 7.6 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction in Santander varies throughout the year.
Santander Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 14 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 8 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
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| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 74 | 74 | 73 | 74 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 |
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| 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 13 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 110 | 85 | 85 | 100 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 70 | 90 | 115 | 155 | 125 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 20 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 14 |
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Holiday seasons
Peak season: August is the major vacation month for most Europeans, with many hotels booked out and traffic, restaurants and beaches at their most congested.
High season: June and July. Not quite as bad as August for crowds.
Low season: Winter, spring and autumn when prices are competitive with minimal foreign visitors or Spanish tourists.
Source: Meteorological data for Santander is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1991 to 2020 by Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET) – Spain's meteorological agency – from the nearest weather station: Seve Ballesteros–Santander Airport (SDR), located about 6km (3.7mi) south of central Santander.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Santander: 11 May, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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