Santa Cruz weather in October (Portugal)

How's the weather trend in Santa Cruz as October approaches? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During October, Santa Cruz is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 21°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 16°C.

Precipitation

Santa Cruz in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Expect around 11 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 172 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a prime time to visit Santa Cruz. June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November 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 October

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 172 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

* Data from: Cabo Carvoeiro, Portugal (25 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in October

Find out more about the weather in Portugal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Cruz.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Portugal? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Portugal. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.