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Santa Cruz Weather in December
Santa Cruz in December sees high temperatures, with highs around 30°C (86°F) and overnight lows of 23°C (73°F). Rainfall is fairly high at around 174 mm (6.9 in) on average, so pack waterproofs just in case.
Rainfall in Santa Cruz in December
Historically, the month has about 22 days of rain, averaging 174 mm (6.9 in) in total. This month brings frequent, heavy showers. Both the number of wet days and the rainfall totals are on the high side.
Temperature in Santa Cruz in December
Daytime temperatures in Santa Cruz reach 30°C (86°F) in December, dropping to 23°C (73°F) at night. Overall, the month follows a fairly predictable daily temperature pattern. Nights are warm at 23°C (73°F). It's worth making sure your accommodation has decent ventilation or air conditioning.
Sunshine in Santa Cruz in December
The area enjoys a balanced 183 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.December in Santa Cruz can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.
Santa Cruz Temperature in December
Min Temperature
23°C (73°F)
Max Temperature
30°C (86°F)
Chance of Rain
73%
Precipitation
174 mm (6.9 in)
Rainy days
22 days
Humidity
78% *
Sunshine
183 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
*
* Data from: Vitória, Brazil (44 KM, 27 Miles).
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
What to Wear in Santa Cruz in December
Warm but pleasant conditions in Santa Cruz in December. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too. It's going to pour! Pack a good poncho and prepare for very wet conditions. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month
What To Do in Santa Cruz in December
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Swimming7/10 -
Cycling7/10 -
Walking7/10 -
Camping6/10 -
Outdoor sports7/10
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