- Explore the top things to do in Los Angeles, California
- Book cheap tickets for popular attractions, tours & activities
- Filter deals by category, price, duration & availability
Santa Cruz weather
Get the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) updates for the USA with current travel advice, statistics and online resources.
-
Usually
in December
-
Now
Today
Recommended for California
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
The weather guide for Santa Cruz, California 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.
Which is the hottest month in Santa Cruz?
The hottest time of year in Santa Cruz is normally September. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 24°C.
Which month has the most rain in Santa Cruz?
In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Santa Cruz with 155mm on average. There are normally 9 days in January with some rain.
When is it sunniest in Santa Cruz?
The sunniest time of year in Santa Cruz is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 79% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.
When is the sea warmest in Santa Cruz?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Santa Cruz in September when the water temperature reaches 14°C.
Metric (°C / mm) | Imperial (°F / inches)
Discover more about California
Compare Santa Cruz weather with the USA
Below the Santa Cruz weather chart shows average maximum daytime temperature for Santa Cruz, California, USA and the USA (Washington).
Maximum daytime temperature (°C)
Santa Cruz, California, USA
USA (Washington)
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Metric (°C / mm) | Imperial (°F / inches)
Compare more Santa Cruz weather >>
- Book online & save on TUI holidays in 2021/2022
- Pay £0 deposits with direct debit
- Plus free child places available
TUI deal finder
Where's hot in California right now?
Below are the temperatures expected today at popular destinations in California. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.
- Palm Springs
- Beverly Hills
- Los Angeles
- Death Valley
- San Diego
- Santa Barbara
- Santa Monica
- Napa
- Big Sur
- San Francisco
- Yosemite
- Lake Tahoe
Be inspired
Get your weekly fix of holiday inspiration from some of the world's best travel writers plus save on your next trip with the latest exclusive offers
We promise not to share your details
Related posts
Popular travel offers
*affiliate links: find out how we are funded and why this helps us remain free to use.