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Santander Weather in April

Santander in April

The short of it: Santander in April averages a high of 18 °C (64 °F) and a low of 8 °C (47 °F), with 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 13 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 8° · rain 100 mm · daylight 13 h 22 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & July

Thirty years of records give Santander an average April high of 18°, a low of 8° and some 100 mm of rain. Much like March: highs about 18°, nights near 8°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 22 min in mid-April, 94 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates April 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Santander runs warmer than most and wetter than most in April. El Astillero, 7 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

April in Santander, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus March
1° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus May
3° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 22 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
El AstilleroCantabria7 km S18°8°102 mm
Santa Cruz de BezanaCantabria8 km WSW17°8°97 mm
CamargoCantabria9 km SW17°8°98 mm
LiencresCantabria10 km W17°8°94 mm
BooCantabria12 km WSW17°8°95 mm
ArceCantabria13 km WSW17°8°97 mm
MiengoCantabria16 km WSW17°8°92 mm
RenedoCantabria17 km SW17°8°98 mm

The Almanac · Santander Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Much like March: highs about 18°, nights near 8°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Santander by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January15°6°126 mm12 km/h9 h 17 min✦✦
February15°6°97 mm12 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦
March17°7°98 mm12 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
April18°8°100 mm12 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦✦
May20°11°78 mm12 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦✦
June23°14°62 mm11 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
July25°16°48 mm11 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
August25°16°70 mm10 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
September24°14°80 mm10 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October21°12°122 mm11 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦✦
November17°9°185 mm13 km/h9 h 37 min✦✦✦
December15°7°122 mm13 km/h8 h 58 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Santander in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Santander in April?

Days average 18 °C (64 °F) and nights 8 °C (47 °F), with about 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 18°, nights near 8°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Santander?

The Almanac gives April 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Santander in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 22 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 58 min in December to 15 h 24 min in June.

Does it snow in Santander in April?

Hardly — April nights average 8 °C (47 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Santander in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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