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Santa Cruz Climate by Month

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 day and night temperature

The temperature in Santa Cruz remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Typically, 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 temperatures generally dropping to 22°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

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

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Montego Bay, Jamaica (54 KM, 34 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Montego Bay, Jamaica (54 KM, 34 Miles).

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:
  • Which is the hottest month in Santa Cruz?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Santa Cruz?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Santa Cruz?
    September tops the wettest month list with 139 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Santa Cruz?
    January is the driest month with 21 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Santa Cruz?
    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.

    Forecast for Santa Cruz

    Thu   Dec 12
    33°C | 22°C
    NE 14 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    32°C | 21°C
    NE 14 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    31°C | 19°C
    NE 18 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain