Santa Cruz in August
6.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C. Very wet: about 29 rainy days.
28°CAvg high
24°CAvg low
29Rainy days (521 mm)
12:32 hDaylight
05:49Sunrise · 18:20 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C
- Very wet: about 29 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (2.2 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 21°C | 18 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.5 |
| February | 29°C | 22°C | 24 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.5 |
| March | 30°C | 23°C | 44 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.8 |
| April | 31°C | 24°C | 84 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.7 |
| May | 30°C | 24°C | 263 mm | 25 | – | – | 5.8 |
| June | 29°C | 24°C | 377 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.0 |
| July | 28°C | 24°C | 564 mm | 30 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 28°C | 24°C | 521 mm | 29 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 28°C | 24°C | 408 mm | 29 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 29°C | 24°C | 261 mm | 22 | – | – | 6.1 |
| November | 29°C | 23°C | 97 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| December | 28°C | 22°C | 54 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Santa Cruz in August?
Daytime highs average 28°C and nights about 24°C.
When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz?
The best months are January, February, December.