Santa Maria weather
At 5:45 PM local time it was showers and 20°C (69°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM, 6 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM (8.2 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Sep. Santa Maria sits 1180 m (3,872 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Santa Maria, Federal District, Brazil.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 99%
- Chance of rain
- 95%
- Rain
- 1.5 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM, 6 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM (8.2 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Santa Maria weather
Is it raining in Santa Maria right now?
Yes. It’s showers and 20° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM, 6 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM (8.2 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Santa Maria this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 28–29° and lows of 18–20°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Santa Maria lately?
In the past 7 days, Santa Maria had 7 rainy days and 42.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Santa Maria?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Santa Maria weather by month
When is the best time to visit Santa Maria?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Santa Maria is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (79°F) in May to 32°C (90°F) in September.
What is the rainiest month in Santa Maria?
December is the wettest month, with about 221 mm (8.7 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Santa Maria?
September is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F). May is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 14°C (58°F).
Does Santa Maria have a rainy season?
Yes. Nov–Mar is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while May–Sep is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months