The best times to visit Santander for ideal weather are

February 26th to March 25th

or

May 7th to June 3rd

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Santander Travel Info

Weather in Santander

Temperature

Average temperatures in Santander vary barely at all. Considering humidity, temperatures feel hot all year with a chance of rain throughout most of the year. The area is far less temperate than some — in the 3rd percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Santander, the hottest months are May, April, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally early June where highs are regularly around 90.7°F (32.6°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 77.2°F (25.1°C) at night.

Santander Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Santander Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Santander Perceived Temperature (F)

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Santander Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Santander Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 84.8 79.9 75.6
Feb 85.7 80.3 75.2
Mar 87.4 81.6 75.7
Apr 88.7 83 76.9
May 89.9 83.3 77
Jun 89.8 82.8 76.3
Jul 89 81.9 75.5
Aug 90 82.4 75.3
Sep 89.3 81.8 75.4
Oct 88.7 81.7 75.4
Nov 87.8 82 76.2
Dec 86.9 81.6 76.5

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 29.3 26.6 24.2
Feb 29.8 26.8 24
Mar 30.8 27.6 24.3
Apr 31.5 28.3 24.9
May 32.2 28.5 25
Jun 32.1 28.2 24.6
Jul 31.7 27.7 24.2
Aug 32.2 28 24.1
Sep 31.8 27.7 24.1
Oct 31.5 27.6 24.1
Nov 31 27.8 24.6
Dec 30.5 27.6 24.7

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Santander are March, April, and then May. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early April. For example, on the week of April 2nd there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in early October with an average of 3 days of significant precipitation the week of October 1st.

When can you find snow in Santander? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Santander.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Santander (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 32% 0 6.5
Feb 22% 0 3.1
Mar 14% 0 3.3
Apr 16% 0 4.1
May 19% 0 4.6
Jun 31% 0 6.5
Jul 38% 0 6.6
Aug 30% 0 5.6
Sep 36% 0 6
Oct 34% 0 6.3
Nov 33% 0 7.1
Dec 24% 0 5.3

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 32 0 16.5
Feb 22 0 7.9
Mar 14 0 8.4
Apr 16 0 10.4
May 19 0 11.7
Jun 31 0 16.5
Jul 38 0 16.8
Aug 30 0 14.2
Sep 36 0 15.2
Oct 34 0 16
Nov 33 0 18
Dec 24 0 13.5

 

Humidity and Wind

Santander has some very humid months, and high humidity throughout the year. The least humid month is April (74.9% relative humidity), and the most humid month is January (80.7%).

Wind in Santander is usually extremely calm. The windiest month is January, followed by February and December. January’s average wind speed of around 5 knots (5.7 MPH or 9.3 KPH) is considered “a light breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in early to mid January where average top sustained speeds reach 10.4 knots, which is considered a gentle breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Santander.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Max Sustained Wind
Average Daily Wind

Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 5 Light breeze 9.9 Gentle breeze
Feb 4.4 Light breeze 9.3 Gentle breeze
Mar 4.1 Light breeze 8.9 Gentle breeze
Apr 3.6 Barely noticeable 8.1 Gentle breeze
May 3 Barely noticeable 7.5 Gentle breeze
Jun 2.8 Barely noticeable 7.2 Gentle breeze
Jul 3 Barely noticeable 8.2 Gentle breeze
Aug 3.1 Barely noticeable 8.3 Gentle breeze
Sep 2.8 Barely noticeable 8 Gentle breeze
Oct 2.9 Barely noticeable 8 Gentle breeze
Nov 3.6 Barely noticeable 8.2 Gentle breeze
Dec 4.3 Light breeze 9.1 Gentle breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 80.7%
Feb 78.2%
Mar 76.1%
Apr 74.9%
May 76%
Jun 76.9%
Jul 78.3%
Aug 76%
Sep 78%
Oct 78.8%
Nov 78.8%
Dec 79.5%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Santander?

Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe, but with extra warnings in a few regions. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are travel warnings and regional advisories for the Philippines; exercise a high degree of caution and avoid some areas. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Dec 04, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Santander, the Philippines is January, followed by September and May. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Santander in June. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 72.7 in June means 72.7% of the tourists vs. January.

 

 

Overall Santander Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 90.7°F (32.6°C) and 86.8°F (30.4°C) with similar temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 4 to 6 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is fairly slow for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for deals.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. These months see moderate precipitation with 9 to 12 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the slowest season for tourism in Santander, so lodging and other accommodations may cost less than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 90°F (32.2°C) and 87.6°F (30.9°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a good amount: 10 to 11 days per month. Tourism is the second busiest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be slightly higher priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is perfect this time of year in Santander to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 87.8°F (31°C) and 84.2°F (29°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 6 to 10 times per month. These times of year are the busiest with tourists.

 

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