Best time to visit Santa Cruz

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When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz?

The best time to visit Santa Cruz is January, February and December based on the following average weather conditions.

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5
Jan
5
Feb
4.5
Mar
3
Apr
0.5
May
0.5
Jun
0.5
Jul
1.5
Aug
2.5
Sep
4
Oct
4.5
Nov
5
Dec

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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

11
Jan
10
Feb
9
Mar
7
Apr
4
May
4
Jun
4
Jul
5
Aug
6
Sep
8
Oct
9
Nov
11
Dec

Best time to visit

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Daytime temperature

Sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Monthly rainfall

Days with some rain

Heat & humidity

The weather guide for Chile (Santa Cruz) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

Metric (°C / mm) | Imperial (°F / inches)

Which is the hottest month in Santa Cruz?

The hottest time of year in Santa Cruz is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 26°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Santa Cruz?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Santa Cruz with 178mm on average. There are normally 5 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Santa Cruz?

The sunniest time of year in Santa Cruz is normally January with bright sunshine on average for 77% of daylight hours; that's 11 hours of sunshine per day.

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Chile - quick facts
Flight time^✝	15.5 hours
Time difference	UK -3 to -6 hours
Language(s)	Spanish
Currency	Chilean Peso
Electricity	C + L plug (220V)
Driving side	Right
Why visit?	Nature
Tourist info	Chile National Tourism Service