Best time to visit Santa Cruz

Q: When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz?

The best time to visit Santa Cruz is July and August based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Santa Cruz?

The hottest time of year in Santa Cruz is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 25°C with low heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Santa Cruz?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Santa Cruz with 96mm on average. There are normally 20 days in January with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Santa Cruz?

The sunniest time of year in Santa Cruz is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 59% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: 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 23°C.

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When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz?

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

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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2.5
Mar
2.5
Apr
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Max Day Temperature (°F)

66
Jan
64
Feb
66
Mar
66
Apr
70
May
72
Jun
75
Jul
77
Aug
77
Sep
75
Oct
72
Nov
66
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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

Which is the hottest month in Santa Cruz?

The hottest time of year in Santa Cruz is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 77°F with low heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Santa Cruz?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Santa Cruz with 3.8 inches on average. There are normally 20 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Santa Cruz?

The sunniest time of year in Santa Cruz is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 59% of daylight hours; that's 8 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 73°F.