Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Santa Cruz do Sul features a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Temperatures typically range between 14 °C (57 °F) and 25 °C (77 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -1 °C (31 °F) or can rise to as high as 39 °C (103 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1426 mm (56.2 inches) and receives 124 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Santa Cruz do Sul enjoys an average of 3219 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 10 hours 14 minutes to 14 hours 0 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Santa Cruz do Sul are January, February and December, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 24 to 25 °C (75 - 77 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in June, July and August, when daily mean temperatures range from 14 to 15 °C (57 - 60 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Santa Cruz do Sul experiences 180 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 | 39°C (103°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
32°C (91°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
31°C (87°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
38°C (100°F) |
38°C (100°F) |
39°C (102°F) |
| Mean maximum | 37°C (99°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
| Average high | 30°C (87°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
25°C (76°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
| Daily mean | 25°C (77°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
| Average low | 20°C (69°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
12°C (55°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
10°C (49°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
| Mean minimum | 15°C (59°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
2°C (35°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
| Minimum | 12°C (54°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
0°C (32°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Santa Cruz do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil with other places around the world.
Santa Cruz do Sul usually has the most precipitation in May, September and October, with an average of 12 rainy days and 166 mm (6.5 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Santa Cruz do Sul are April, August and December. On average, 83 mm (3.3 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 120 (4.7) | 94 (3.7) | 110 (4.3) | 82 (3.2) | 174 (6.9) | 117 (4.6) | 115 (4.5) | 86 (3.4) | 154 (6.1) | 170 (6.7) | 124 (4.9) | 80 (3.1) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 8 |
The sunniest months in Santa Cruz do Sul are February, November and December, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 52 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Santa Cruz do Sul: May, June and September receive an average of 7 hours 10 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 263 | 308 | 306 | 260 | 223 | 205 | 232 | 254 | 224 | 268 | 309 | 361 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 13h 47m | 13h 5m | 12h 13m | 11h 19m | 10h 36m | 10h 14m | 10h 26m | 11h 4m | 11h 55m | 12h 49m | 13h 36m | 14h 0m |
Santa Cruz do Sul experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in January, November and December, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 13 - 14, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. May, June and July are in the Moderate / High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 6. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Santa Cruz do Sul UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Santa Cruz do Sul. 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 do Sul'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.