Santa Cruz weather in August (California, United States of America)
Planning a trip to Santa Cruz in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.
In Santa Cruz, August is characterized by pleasant temperatures and almost no rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C.
Santa Cruz in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.4 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Rain is expected on roughly 1 day.
If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santa Cruz climate page with graphs.
Santa Cruz, monthly averages in August
Min Temperature
13°C
Max Temperature
19°C
Chance of Rain
3%
Precipitation
0.4 mm
Rainy days
1 day
Where to go in the United States of America in August
Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
perfect weather
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tolerable
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So, what should you wear in Santa Cruz in August?
For visitors traveling to Santa Cruz, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.
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