Santa Cruz in March

7.8out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 30°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.

30°CAvg high
23°CAvg low
8Rainy days (44 mm)
11:54 hDaylight
06:13Sunrise · 18:07 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 30°C
  • Some rain: about 8 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.7 days)

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in March varies a lot between years (±4.7 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

28° 21° J 29° 22° F 30° 23° M 31° 24° A 30° 24° M 29° 24° J 28° 24° J 28° 24° A 28° 24° S 29° 24° O 29° 23° N 28° 22° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 28°C21°C18 mm 5– – 8.5
February 29°C22°C24 mm 5– – 8.5
March 30°C23°C44 mm 8– – 7.8
April 31°C24°C84 mm 14– – 6.7
May 30°C24°C263 mm 25– – 5.8
June 29°C24°C377 mm 28– – 6.0
July 28°C24°C564 mm 30– – 6.1
August 28°C24°C521 mm 29– – 6.1
September 28°C24°C408 mm 29– – 6.1
October 29°C24°C261 mm 22– – 6.1
November 29°C23°C97 mm 12– – 7.4
December 28°C22°C54 mm 8– – 8.0

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Santa Cruz in March?

Daytime highs average 30°C and nights about 23°C.

When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz?

The best months are January, February, December.