Santa Cruz Climate by Month
The temperature in Santa Cruz can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very warm
to mild.
It receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Santa Cruz. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in January to a moderate 15°C in July. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 4°C in July.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Santa Cruz has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 671 mm of rainfall annually. The seasons in Santa Cruz, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 185 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 5 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 2.6 mm over 3 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.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
In Santa Cruz, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.9 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 2.4 hours.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Santa Cruz.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Santa Cruz in Chile
During the months of April 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:
Yes, the months of January, February, March, November and December are very dry.
January has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 185 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 356 hours of sunshine.
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