Is February a Good Time to Visit Santander?
Don't expect beach weather in Santander's February: 13.7°C cold seas despite 14°C air temps. Coastal scenery remains beautiful, just pack warm layers.
Decision Factors
Vaccinations required
Yellow Fever
Rough sea conditions
2.41m average wave height - Surfers Only
Off-peak season - fewer crowds
Only 31% of peak - better deals and quiet crowds
Cold sea - swimming challenging
13.7°C sea temperature - Polar Plunge
Health precautions needed
Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Leishmaniasis, Hantavirus
Exceptional dining scene
18 Michelin-listed restaurants
Good For
- 💰Budget travelers
Off-peak pricing with acceptable weather conditions
- 🏛️Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
- 💼Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather
- 🎯Adventure seekers
2.41m waves - good for surfing and water sports
Who Should Avoid
- 🏖️Beach lovers
Sea temperature only 13.7°C - too cold for comfortable swimming
- 👴Elderly travelers
79% humidity creates difficult conditions
2004 was unusually cold: Average of 7°C, 7.5°C below normal
