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Santander in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Santander in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Santander, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Santander in April 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Santander in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +16°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 19 rainy days in the month and around 107 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+16°C
Avg. max. temperature
+1°C
Min.
+28°C
Max.
107 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santander has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Santander in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Santander for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +20°C during the day to a minimum of +3°C during the night, the temperature in April averages around +16°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +14°C to +17°C.

Is Santander warm or cold in April?

Santander is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +15°C to +16°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +9°C to +10°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Santander:

Climate in Santander in April

Santander weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+15°C+16°C+18°C
Min. temperature
-1°C+1°C+5°C
Max. temperature
+29°C+28°C+34°C
Rainfall
104 mm107 mm87 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
78%79%81%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1015 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
444
Cloudy days
978
Rainy days
181919
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +15°C to +16°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 104 mm to 107 mm. Humidity rises from 78% to 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Santander in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Santander is gradually decreasing during April, going from 6 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Santander based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 50% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 83 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Santander wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 63% chance of precipitation and 146 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 52% chance of precipitation and 59 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Santander?

This is the weather in Santander in April 2023:
1 April
🌧️
+14°C
2 April
☁️
+14°C
3 April
☀️
+14°C
4 April
☀️
+13°C
5 April
☀️
+13°C
6 April
☀️
+14°C
7 April
☀️
+15°C
8 April
☀️
+19°C
9 April
☀️
+19°C
10 April
☀️
+19°C
11 April
☁️
+16°C
12 April
🌧️
+14°C
13 April
🌧️
+14°C
14 April
🌧️
+16°C
15 April
🌧️
+14°C
16 April
☀️
+15°C
17 April
☀️
+15°C
18 April
☀️
+14°C
19 April
☀️
+16°C
20 April
☀️
+18°C
21 April
☁️
+16°C
22 April
☀️
+18°C
23 April
🌧️
+16°C
24 April
☁️
+19°C
25 April
🌧️
+20°C
26 April
🌧️
+20°C
27 April
☀️
+20°C
28 April
🌫️
+16°C
29 April
🌧️
+17°C
30 April
🌧️
+17°C
In April 2023 Santander had 15 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +16°C, with an absolute maximum of +20°C and a minimum of +13°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 57%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Santander climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Santander in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+17°C) and the highest in 1989 (+19°C). The driest year was 2011 with only 706 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1994 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santander in April:

Is April a good time to visit Santander?

It’s always a good time to visit Santander, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Santander in April?

April has mild temperatures in Santander. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Santander rainy in April?

Santander is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Santander in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Santander in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Spain

Check out the weather for other cities in Spain.

Monthly weather in Santander

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Santander, 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.