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Santander, Cantabria Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Santander, Cantabria?
Santander, Cantabria gets 1010 mm of precipitation a year over about 144 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 23°C) and January the coldest (average low 8°C).
Oceanic climate
Santander, Cantabria has warm summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 13°C in January to 23°C in August. November is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to October, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 8° | 13° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 10° | 16° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 17° | 22° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 13° | 19° |
How much rain does Santander get?
Santander gets 1010 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 144 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 90% of Spain.
November is the wettest month, with 150 mm. July is the driest, with 49 mm. November has the most rainy days, about 16.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 14 days, to May 11, 2022.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Santander got 69 mm of rain, against a normal of 1010 mm for those months. September 2026 had the most, with 39 mm.
Santander weather by month
Santander weather in January
In January, Santander averages a high of 13°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 100 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 32% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 24°C (2016) and the record low is -2°C (1985).
Santander weather in February
In February, Santander averages a high of 13°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 80 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 35% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 27°C (1990) and the record low is -1°C (2018).
Santander weather in March
In March, Santander averages a high of 15°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 75 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 34% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 29°C (2021) and the record low is -1°C (1979).
Santander weather in April
In April, Santander averages a high of 16°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 82 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 33% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 28°C (2011) and the record low is 0°C (1973).
Santander weather in May
In May, Santander averages a high of 18°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 62 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 34% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 33°C (2020) and the record low is 6°C (2016). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Santander weather in June
In June, Santander averages a high of 20°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 56 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 28% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 34°C (2026) and the record low is 9°C (1978). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Santander weather in July
In July, Santander averages a high of 22°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 49 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 34°C (1975) and the record low is 12°C (2002). July is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Santander weather in August
In August, Santander averages a high of 23°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 55 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 43% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 35°C (1992) and the record low is 12°C (1986). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Santander weather in September
In September, Santander averages a high of 22°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 80 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 36°C (1983) and the record low is 8°C (1978). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Santander weather in October
In October, Santander averages a high of 20°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 108 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 35% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 32°C (1983) and the record low is 4°C (2018). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Santander weather in November
In November, Santander averages a high of 16°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 150 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 31% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 28°C (2015) and the record low is 2°C (1999).
Santander weather in December
In December, Santander averages a high of 14°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 112 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 29% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 24°C (1985) and the record low is 0°C (1974).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Santander
July is the sunniest month in Santander, with estimated sunshine of 44% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest, at 28%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 35% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Santander is cloudier than 94% of Spain.
Humidity peaks in June at 81% and is lowest in February at 75%.
Santander has about 1 days a year above 32°C. Santander is cooler than 98% of Spain.
Santander weather records
These records cover SANTANDER CMT during 1973–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Santander station is 36°C, on September 23, 1983. The coldest is -2°C, on January 9, 1985.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 166 mm of precipitation, on June 19, 1987.
27 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.3°C per decade since 1973.
The best time to visit Santander
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to October, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 14°C and lows near 8°C.
Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 16°C and lows near 10°C.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 22°C and lows near 17°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 19°C and lows near 13°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8° | 13° | 100 mm | 14 | 78% | 32% | 24° | -2° |
| February | 8° | 13° | 80 mm | 12 | 75% | 35% | 27° | -1° |
| March | 9° | 15° | 75 mm | 11 | 75% | 34% | 29° | -1° |
| April | 10° | 16° | 82 mm | 13 | 76% | 33% | 28° | 0° |
| May | 12° | 18° | 62 mm | 12 | 79% | 34% | 33° | 6° |
| June | 15° | 20° | 56 mm | 10 | 81% | 28% | 34° | 9° |
| July | 17° | 22° | 49 mm | 10 | 79% | 44% | 34° | 12° |
| August | 18° | 23° | 55 mm | 10 | 80% | 43% | 35° | 12° |
| September | 16° | 22° | 80 mm | 10 | 79% | 40% | 36° | 8° |
| October | 14° | 20° | 108 mm | 12 | 77% | 35% | 32° | 4° |
| November | 11° | 16° | 150 mm | 16 | 78% | 31% | 28° | 2° |
| December | 9° | 14° | 112 mm | 14 | 79% | 29% | 24° | 0° |
Station: SANTANDER CMT, 3 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1973–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Santander climate questions
How much rain does Santander get?
Santander gets 1010 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 144 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Santander?
November is the wettest month in Santander, with 150 mm. July is the driest, with 49 mm.
How many rainy days does Santander have a year?
Santander has about 144 days with measurable rain in an average year. November has the most, about 16.
What is the hottest month in Santander?
August is the warmest month in Santander, with an average high of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Santander?
January is the coldest month in Santander, with an average low of 8°C.
What is the record high temperature in Santander?
Within the available 1973–2026 station history, the record high at the Santander station is 36°C, set on September 23, 1983. The record low is -2°C, on January 9, 1985.
What is the sunniest month in Santander?
July is the sunniest month in Santander, with estimated sunshine of 44% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Santander?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to October, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.