About Cantabria
Green Spain region with UNESCO caves, beautiful beaches, and the spectacular Picos de Europa mountains.
Cities(3)
Comillas
Comillas: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.
Santander
Santander: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.
Santillana del Mar
Santillana del Mar: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.
Quick Facts
Capital
Santander
Language
Spanish
Population
NaN
Area (km²)
5,321 km² km²
Timezone
CET (UTC+1)
Beaches
90+
Coastline
284 km
Best Season
Summer
Avg. Temperature
14°C°C
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Daylight, UV and air quality in Cantabria
Live conditions, updated continuously — sun times calculated for this exact location.
- Sunrise
- 06:01
- Sunset
- 18:19
- Golden hour
- 17:41
- Blue hour
- 18:47
Sources: Open-Meteo and our own solar calculations
Climate in Cantabria month by month
Long-term averages 1991–2020 — what the weather is normally like, not a forecast.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | 13° | 13° | 15° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 20° | 15° | 13° |
| Night | 6° | 6° | 7° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 15° | 13° | 9° | 7° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 116 | 107 | 106 | 105 | 87 | 69 | 56 | 62 | 82 | 113 | 151 | 114 |
| Rain days (days) | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 |
| Sunshine (h/day) | 6.5 | 7.8 | 9.4 | 10.4 | 11.5 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 11.4 | 10.2 | 8.3 | 6.8 | 6.2 |
| Colour shows how well the month suits a trip |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis, 1991–2020
Chance of rain in Cantabria month by month
How often it normally rains — share of days with at least 1 mm, averaged over 1991–2020.
Driest period
June – September
Driest month
August · 34%
Wettest month
November · 53%
Chance of rain
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain probability | 48% | 46% | 41% | 49% | 46% | 37% | 34% | 34% | 39% | 44% | 53% | 45% |
Rain days per month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain days (days) | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis, 1991–2020
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Where to stay in Cantabria
An interactive map of hotels and apartments in Cantabria, from our partner Stay22.
Top Attractions
Santander Bay
One of the most beautiful bays in the world
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Things to do in Cantabria
Tours and activities in Cantabria, from our partner GetYourGuide.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Cantabria is from May to September when temperatures are mildest. Summer offers ideal conditions for exploring Santander's beaches, the Picos de Europa National Park, and prehistoric caves like Altamira. The region is rainy year-round, but summer has the driest conditions with pleasant temperatures around 20-25°C.
Climate Overview
Cantabria has an oceanic climate similar to neighboring Asturias and the Basque Country. Summers are mild (20-25°C) and winters are cool but rarely freezing (8-14°C). The region receives 1,200-1,400mm of rainfall annually, with most precipitation in autumn and winter. The Picos de Europa mountains see snow in winter months.
Monthly Weather Overview
| Month | High °CMax | Low °CMin | Rain mmmm |
|---|---|---|---|
January | 12° | 5° | 110 |
February | 13° | 5° | 95 |
March | 15° | 7° | 90 |
April | 16° | 8° | 100 |
May | 18° | 11° | 85 |
June | 21° | 13° | 65 |
July | 23° | 15° | 50 |
August | 24° | 15° | 60 |
September | 22° | 14° | 80 |
October | 18° | 11° | 115 |
November | 14° | 7° | 125 |
December | 12° | 6° | 115 |
Weather in Cantabria
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