When is the best time to go to Santiago Island?

When is the best time to go to Santiago Island? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Santiago Island are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are July, August, September, October, November and December
  • Santiago Island has dry periods in January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December
  • September is the rainiest month
  • The best months for swimming are August, September, October and November


Annual weather in Santiago Island

For full information about the climate and weather in Santiago Island a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 74°F/77°F
0.1in
February 72°F/76°F
0.2in
March 72°F/77°F
0.1in
April 72°F/77°F
0.2in
May 74°F/79°F
0.1in
June 76°F/79°F
0.3in
July 77°F/81°F
0.4in
August 79°F/83°F
2.6in
September 81°F/85°F
4.8in
October 81°F/85°F
3.5in
November 79°F/83°F
0.9in
December 76°F/79°F
0.3in


Weather and climate in Santiago Island

Santiago Island enjoys a hot desert climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Santiago Island is 79°F (ranging from 76°F in february to 85°F in october). Annual rainfall is 13.3in, with a minimum of 0.1in in january and a maximum of 4.8in in september.
  • Between the months of january and june the climate is very good. the thermometer goes up to 79°F°C and, in june, 2 days of rain are expected.
  • From july to september the climate is good. At lunchtime, it's 85°F in average and it rains about 45% of the time in september.
  • From october to december the climate is very good. The temperature rises to 79°F and, in december, 2 days of rain are expected.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Santiago Island

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Santiago Island: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Santiago Island

Find out when Santiago Island has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Santiago Island

  • Very low season in Santiago Island
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: May, June and September.
  • Low season in Santiago Island
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, March, April, July and October.
  • High season in Santiago Island
    The number of visitors to Santiago Island is high in: February and August.
  • Peak season in Santiago Island
    The largest number of tourists visiting Santiago Island is during: November and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Santiago Island month by month



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