Santa Cruz Weather in October

October in Santa Cruz brings high temperatures around 28°C (82°F) during the day, dropping to 22°C (72°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 100 mm (3.9 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Santa Cruz in October

Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 20 days of rain are anticipated, with 100 mm (3.9 in) on average. Rain this month is fairly typical, a standard mix of wet and dry days with no particularly heavy or persistent showers.

Temperature in Santa Cruz in October

Santa Cruz in October gets highs of 28°C (82°F) during the day and drops to 22°C (72°F) at night. This kind of day-to-night contrast is typical for this time of year. At 22°C (72°F) overnight, nights are warm enough to sit outside comfortably in light clothing.

Sunshine in Santa Cruz in October

The city usually sees around 161 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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