Santa Cruz Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Santa Cruz has relatively stable weather with warm temperatures.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Santa Cruz experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in April to a comfortable 29°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 24°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Santa Cruz has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2082 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Santa Cruz shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, with an average of 314 mm of precipitation over 21 rainy days. In contrast, March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 36 mm of rainfall over 5 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
For those who appreciate different seasons, Santa Cruz serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 4.0 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
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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 Nicaragua
Santa Cruz has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 30°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
April has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 314 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 36 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 250 hours of sunshine.
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