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 April, May, June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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

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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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

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Daytime temperature

Sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Monthly rainfall

Days with some rain

Heat & humidity

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.

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

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.

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