Santa Cruz Temperature by Month
Santa Cruz in Andalucía, Spain sees significant seasonal temperature differences, with daytime highs between 16°C (61°F) in January and 37°C (99°F) in July, averaging 25°C (77°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Santa Cruz Monthly Temperatures
The climate in Santa Cruz is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year. At night, this contrast is just as clear, with lows ranging from 21°C (70°F) in July to 5°C (41°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Santa Cruz by month:
Temperatures tend to bottom out between 4 AM and 6 AM, then climb to their daily peak around 3 PM. July, the warmest month, sees 370 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Santa Cruz vs Spain
The map below shows the annual temperature across Spain. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Santa Cruz vs World: Temperature Compared
Santa Cruz's average annual maximum temperature is 25°C (77°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Zermatt, Switzerland averages just 4°C (39°F) annually due to its altitude, with very cold winters and cool summers even at its warmest.
San Francisco, USA averages 19°C (66°F) annually, but with little seasonal variation — summers are often cool and foggy, winters mild.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Santa Cruz?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Santa Cruz, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 16°C (61°F) and humidity around 76% — considered high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 37°C (99°F) with 41% humidity — conditions that feel moderate. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Santa Cruz's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Santa Cruz climate page.
