Best time to go to Santa Cruz California Average weather of Santa Cruz California, California

When is the best time to go to Santa Cruz California?

When is the best time to go to Santa Cruz California? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Santa Cruz California are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
  • On average, the warmest months are July, August, September and October
  • Santa Cruz California has dry periods in June, July, August and September
  • The coldest months are January, February and December
  • The rainiest months are January, February and March

Annual weather in Santa Cruz California

For full information about the climate and weather in Santa Cruz California a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 49°F/61°F
5.9in
February 49°F/61°F
5.1in
March 50°F/63°F
4.8in
April 54°F/65°F
2in
May 58°F/67°F
1in
June 61°F/72°F
0.3in
July 63°F/74°F
0.2in
August 63°F/76°F
0.1in
September 63°F/77°F
0.3in
October 59°F/72°F
1.3in
November 52°F/67°F
2.7in
December 49°F/59°F
4.6in

Weather and climate in Santa Cruz California

Santa Cruz California enjoys a warm-summer Mediterranean climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Santa Cruz California is 68°F (ranging from 59°F in december to 77°F in september). Annual rainfall is 27.8in, with a minimum of 0.1in in august and a maximum of 5.9in in january.
  • Between the months of january and february the climate is passable, but still OK. It is for example 61°F as maximum temperature in february and, in february, 6 days of rain are expected.
  • Between the months of march and may the climate is beautiful. At lunchtime, it's 67°F in average and, in may, 1 days of rain are expected.
  • Between the months of june and october the climate is perfect. At lunchtime, it's 72°F in average and it rains about 1.3in each month.
  • In the month of november the climate is good. The record temperature this month is 83°F and you can expect to have 2.7in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In december the climate is passable, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 52°F and it rains about 19% of the time in december.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in Santa Cruz California

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Santa Cruz California: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity

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