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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

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 per average day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Liberia, Costa Rica (43 KM, 27 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Liberia, Costa Rica (43 KM, 27 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Santa Cruz in Costa Rica

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Santa Cruz?
    Rainy season in Santa Cruz occurs in the months of May, June, July, August, September and October.
  • Does Santa Cruz have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February and March are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Santa Cruz?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 36°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Santa Cruz?
    The coolest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Santa Cruz?
    October tops the wettest month list with 365 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Santa Cruz?
    January is the driest month with 7 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Santa Cruz?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 305 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Santa Cruz

    Thu   Dec 12
    31°C | 24°C
    NE 22 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    31°C | 24°C
    NE 22 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    31°C | 23°C
    NE 22 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain