If you plan to visit Santa Clara in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +32°C during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 25 rainy days in the month and around 106 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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August is usually the hottest month of the year in Santa Clara;
Average weather
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+32°C
Avg. max. temperature
+19°C
Min.
+36°C
Max.
106 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
25 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santa Clara has OK weather in August.
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Average temperature in Santa Clara in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Santa Clara for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +35°C during the day to a minimum of +22°C during the night, the temperature in August averages around +33°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +34°C to +35°C.
Is Santa Clara warm or cold in August?
Santa Clara is typically hot in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +32°C to +32°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +24°C to +24°C.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
August is the hottest month in Santa Clara, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Santa Clara in August
Santa Clara weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+32°C
+32°C
+31°C
Min. temperature
+20°C
+19°C
+20°C
Max. temperature
+36°C
+36°C
+34°C
Rainfall
98 mm
106 mm
142 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
79%
79%
82%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1014 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
1
Cloudy days
3
3
2
Rainy days
24
25
26
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as ok as in July.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +32°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 98 mm to 106 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 79%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Santa Clara in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Santa Clara is gradually decreasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Santa Clara based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 71% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 71 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 23 mm, which is considered light rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Santa Clara wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 87% chance of precipitation and 151 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 22 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Santa Clara?
This is the weather in Santa Clara in August 2024:
1 August
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+34°C
2 August
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+34°C
3 August
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+34°C
4 August
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+33°C
5 August
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+35°C
6 August
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+35°C
7 August
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+35°C
8 August
☁️
+35°C
9 August
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+34°C
10 August
☁️
+35°C
11 August
☀️
+33°C
12 August
☁️
+31°C
13 August
☁️
+35°C
14 August
☀️
+35°C
15 August
☁️
+34°C
16 August
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+34°C
17 August
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+34°C
18 August
☁️
+32°C
19 August
🌧️
+30°C
20 August
☁️
+32°C
21 August
☁️
+32°C
22 August
🌧️
+30°C
23 August
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+30°C
24 August
☁️
+32°C
25 August
☁️
+33°C
26 August
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+33°C
27 August
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+33°C
28 August
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+32°C
29 August
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+33°C
30 August
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+33°C
31 August
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+35°C
In August 2024 Santa Clara had 5 sunny days, 24 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +33°C, with an absolute maximum of +35°C and a minimum of +30°C. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 41%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Santa Clara climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Santa Clara in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+28°C) and the highest in 2023 (+31°C). The driest year was 2004 with only 508 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 1348 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santa Clara in August:
Is August a good time to visit Santa Clara?
It’s always a good time to visit Santa Clara, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Santa Clara in August?
Absolutely, August is hot in Santa Clara. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Santa Clara rainy in August?
Santa Clara is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Santa Clara in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Santa Clara in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Santa Clara, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
