Santa Cruz Weather in October
Thinking of visiting Santa Cruz in October? Expect very high temperatures reaching 31°C (88°F) during the day,
dropping to 24°C (75°F) at night, and note that quite a bit of rainfall is likely.
Rainfall in Santa Cruz in October
Historically, October sees about
16 days of rain, with a monthly average of
133 mm (5.2 in).
Rain falls regularly this month and can be quite heavy when it does. Showers can be substantial, so waterproof gear is a good idea.
Temperature in Santa Cruz in October
October in Santa Cruz brings very high temperatures, with highs of
31°C (88°F) and nights around
24°C (75°F).
For most visitors, the main thing to prepare for is the heat during the day.
With lows around
24°C (75°F), the nights are warm enough that a sheet is usually all you need for bedding.
Sunshine in Santa Cruz in October
There are approximately
217 hours of sunshine this month, resulting in mostly clear days.
October in Santa Cruz has its charm, but if you're looking for destinations with pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.
perfect weather
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Avg daytime high
-5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot
Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
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).
Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in October: blue is cold, red is hot.
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in October: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.