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Santander Weather in February

Santander in February

The short of it: Santander in February averages a high of 15 °C (59 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain and about 10 h 26 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 15° · low 6° · rain 97 mm · daylight 10 h 26 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & July

February in Santander brings afternoons near 15° and nights around 6°, with about 97 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 15°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 97 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 26 min in mid-February, 69 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 2 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 February. El Astillero, 7 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

February in Santander, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 29 mm less rain
Versus March
2° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 26 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
El AstilleroCantabria7 km S15°6°94 mm
Santa Cruz de BezanaCantabria8 km WSW15°6°95 mm
CamargoCantabria9 km SW14°6°94 mm
LiencresCantabria10 km W15°6°94 mm
BooCantabria12 km WSW14°6°94 mm
ArceCantabria13 km WSW14°6°93 mm
MiengoCantabria16 km WSW15°6°92 mm
RenedoCantabria17 km SW14°5°92 mm

The Almanac · Santander Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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February
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Much like January: highs about 15°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 97 mm, the 7th 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 February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Santander in February?

Days average 15 °C (59 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 15°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 97 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Santander?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Santander in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 26 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 February?

Hardly — February nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Santander in February?

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

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