Santa Elena in December

7.5out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Hot: daytime highs around 30°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.

30°CAvg high
19°CAvg low
8Rainy days (134 mm)
14:00 hDaylight
05:55Sunrise · 19:55 Sunset

Why this score

  • Hot: daytime highs around 30°C
  • Some rain: about 8 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Light, breathable clothing
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.6 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

31° 20° J 30° 20° F 28° 18° M 24° 15° A 21° 12° M 18° 9° J 18° 8° J 21° 9° A 22° 11° S 25° 14° O 28° 16° N 30° 19° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 31°C20°C109 mm 9– – 7.1
February 30°C20°C117 mm 9– – 7.5
March 28°C18°C119 mm 8– – 7.8
April 24°C15°C143 mm 9– – 7.7
May 21°C12°C79 mm 6– – 8.1
June 18°C9°C61 mm 6– – 7.7
July 18°C8°C48 mm 5– – 7.7
August 21°C9°C65 mm 6– – 8.1
September 22°C11°C75 mm 6– – 8.2
October 25°C14°C133 mm 9– – 7.7
November 28°C16°C115 mm 7– – 8.0
December 30°C19°C134 mm 8– – 7.5

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Santa Elena in December?

Daytime highs average 30°C and nights about 19°C.

When is the best time to visit Santa Elena?

The best months are September, May, August, November.