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When is the Best Time to Explore Santa Cruz?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to visit Santa Cruz, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when planning your trip. The warmest months in Santa Cruz are typically June and May, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are August and September, whereas April and May have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 32°C and at night it is 14°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 28 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 36°C during the day and 18°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 30 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 35°C and the night-time average is 25°C. Average precipitation for this season is 532 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 35°C and 15°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 111 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Santa Cruz is 702 mm.