Santa Cruz Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Santa Cruz has relatively stable weather with very warm temperatures.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
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 in July to a comfortable 29°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 22°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Santa Cruz has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 888 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Santa Cruz shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in September, with an average of 139 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days. In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 21 mm 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
Sunshine over the year
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. 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 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
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Santa Cruz in Jamaica
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March and December.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 139 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 21 mm of precipitation.
April is the sunniest month with an average of 253 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
