Santa Cruz Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
Santa Cruz, United States has mild weather year-round. The best time to visit is September (score: 91/100). Annual average high: 17.9°C, total rainfall: 725mm.
When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz?
91
September is the best month to visit Santa Cruz with a travel score of 91/100 (Excellent).
Expect highs of 21.8°C, 1 rain days, and 11.5 hours of daily sunshine.
View September weather details →Travel Score by Month
65
Jan
68
Feb
71
Mar
77
Apr
82
May
87
Jun
90
Jul
91
Aug
91
Sep
88
Oct
75
Nov
65
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in Santa Cruz each month?
17.9°C
Avg High
11.3°C
Avg Low
725mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does Santa Cruz get?
Santa Cruz receives 725mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically January with 153mm, while July is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in Santa Cruz?
January
65
15°C
Low: 9°C
9 rain days
Good
February
68
15°C
Low: 9°C
9 rain days
Good
March
71
15°C
Low: 9°C
9 rain days
Good
April
77
16°C
Low: 10°C
5 rain days
Good
May
82
18°C
Low: 11°C
3 rain days
Excellent
June
87
20°C
Low: 13°C
1 rain days
Excellent
July
90
21°C
Low: 14°C
0 rain days
Excellent
August
91
22°C
Low: 15°C
0 rain days
Excellent
September
Best time to visit91
22°C
Low: 15°C
1 rain days
Excellent
October
88
20°C
Low: 13°C
3 rain days
Excellent
November
75
17°C
Low: 11°C
6 rain days
Good
December
65
14°C
Low: 9°C
10 rain days
Good
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Data based on 1994–2024 averages · Last updated: 2024-12-31