Santa Cruz Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Santa Cruz experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very hot days
to mild weather.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Santa Cruz is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 37°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 16°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 5°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Santa Cruz receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 501 mm annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives moderate rainfall, averaging 72 mm of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 2.3 mm over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Santa Cruz Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Santa Cruz. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.0 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Santa Cruz.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 80%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 41%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Santa Cruz in Spain
During the months of March, April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 37°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 72 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 370 hours of sunshine.
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