Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Santa Cruz features a hot semi-arid climate (BSh). Temperatures typically range between 24 °C (76 °F) and 27 °C (81 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 18 °C (65 °F) or can rise to as high as 37 °C (99 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 425 mm (16.7 inches) and receives 77 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Santa Cruz enjoys an average of 3829 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 11 hours 45 minutes to 12 hours 27 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Santa Cruz are January, November and December, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 27 to 27 °C (81 - 81 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in June, July and August, when daily mean temperatures range from 24 to 25 °C (76 - 77 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Santa Cruz experiences 328 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 37°C (99°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
| Mean maximum | 35°C (95°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
33°C (93°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
| Average high | 32°C (91°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
32°C (91°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
| Daily mean | 27°C (81°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
| Average low | 23°C (74°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
| Mean minimum | 21°C (71°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
| Minimum | 21°C (70°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
21°C (69°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
20°C (67°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
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Santa Cruz usually has the most precipitation in February, March and April, with an average of 15 rainy days and 77 mm (3.0 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Santa Cruz are August, September and October. On average, 7 mm (0.3 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 27 (1.1) | 67 (2.6) | 88 (3.5) | 77 (3.0) | 55 (2.2) | 27 (1.1) | 40 (1.6) | 7 (0.3) | 6 (0.2) | 7 (0.3) | 8 (0.3) | 15 (0.6) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 6 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
The sunniest months in Santa Cruz are October, November and December, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 12 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Santa Cruz: January, February and April receive an average of 9 hours 45 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 273 | 298 | 328 | 305 | 316 | 308 | 308 | 334 | 324 | 342 | 342 | 347 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 12h 25m | 12h 17m | 12h 6m | 11h 56m | 11h 48m | 11h 45m | 11h 47m | 11h 54m | 12h 3m | 12h 13m | 12h 23m | 12h 27m |
Santa Cruz experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in January, March and April, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 14 - 15, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. June, July and August are in the Extreme exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 12. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Santa Cruz UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Santa Cruz. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Santa Cruz's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.