Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
April verdict
Santander, Spain in April
Weather score25Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 115mm, so some wet days are possible.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
115mm
Sun
4.8h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
25
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 115mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Santander, Spain with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
April17°C average high
April is close to Santander's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJuly to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
April115mm average rain
April sits near Santander's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJune to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
April4.8 hours average sun
April sits close to Santander's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
April14°C average sea
April is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
April25 weather score
April scores below Santander's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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