Santa Cruz in October
6.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C. Very wet: about 22 rainy days.
29°CAvg high
24°CAvg low
22Rainy days (261 mm)
11:38 hDaylight
05:56Sunrise · 17:34 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C
- Very wet: about 22 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in October varies a lot between years (±3.5 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
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 October?
Daytime highs average 29°C and nights about 24°C.
When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz?
The best months are January, February, December.