Santa Cruz Climate by Month
The weather in Santa Cruz sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year.
Temperatures can be warm at the high end
to roughly mild at the low end.
It receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Santa Cruz experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in August to a moderate 15°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 11°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Santa Cruz receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 672 mm. The seasons in Santa Cruz, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives high rainfall, with an average of 100 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 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 8.5 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 4.1 hours per average day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Santa Cruz.
Relative humidity over the year
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During the months of June, July, August, September 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 June, July and August are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 100 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 6 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 255 hours of sunshine.
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