Santa Cruz Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The temperature in Santa Cruz remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C (90°F) in July to a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 25°C (77°F) in July to around 22°C (72°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Santa Cruz has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 888 mm (35 in) of rainfall annually. The climate in Santa Cruz shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in September, the wettest month, with an average of 139 mm (5.5 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 21 mm (0.8 in) of rainfall over 8 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

If you're planning a trip to Santa Cruz, rest assured that sunshine is an important factor. With peak sunshine in April at 8.4 hours daily and a slight dip to 7.0 hours in September, it maintains a sunny destination year-round.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Santa Cruz.

The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 79%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 74%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year