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Santa Cruz das Flores Climate by Month

The weather in Santa Cruz das Flores sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year. Temperatures can be warm at the high end to roughly mild at the low end. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

The weather in Santa Cruz das Flores changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 17°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 14°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Santa Cruz das Flores experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1057 mm of precipitation annually. Santa Cruz das Flores can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 139 mm of precipitation over 19 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 36 mm of rainfall, spread across 12 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Santa Cruz das Flores can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of August under a blue sky, with approximately 7.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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During the months of June, July, August, September 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Santa Cruz das Flores?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Santa Cruz das Flores?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Santa Cruz das Flores?
    December tops the wettest month list with 139 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Santa Cruz das Flores?
    July is the driest month with 36 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Santa Cruz das Flores?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 218 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Santa Cruz das Flores

    Thu   Dec 12
    17°C | 15°C
    N 25 km/h
    4.5 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    17°C | 13°C
    NE 29 km/h
    4.5 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    17°C | 13°C
    NE 29 km/h
    4.1 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain