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The weather guide for California (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.

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When is the best time to go to Santa Cruz?

The best time to go to Santa Cruz is June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Santa Cruz15
    Jan
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Santa Cruz17
    Feb
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Santa Cruz17
    Mar
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Santa Cruz19
    Apr
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Santa Cruz21
    May
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Santa Cruz23
    Jun
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Santa Cruz24
    Jul
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Santa Cruz24
    Aug
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Santa Cruz24
    Sep
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Santa Cruz22
    Oct
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Santa Cruz18
    Nov
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Santa Cruz15
    Dec

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More about California

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.

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).

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