Santa Cruz Climate by Month
Santa Cruz maintains a fairly consistent very warm average temperature.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Santa Cruz remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 36°C in April to a very warm 31°C in November. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 23°C in November.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Santa Cruz is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2017 mm. The seasons in Santa Cruz, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 365 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 21 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 7 mm over 8 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.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
In Santa Cruz, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.2 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. September sees a soft sun for only 5.3 hours.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Santa Cruz.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Santa Cruz in Costa Rica
Other facts from our historical weather data:Rainy season in Santa Cruz occurs in the months of May, June, July, August, September and October.
Yes, the months of January, February and March are very dry.
April has an average maximum temperature of 36°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 365 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 7 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 305 hours of sunshine.
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