Santa Cruz in October
8.4out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Mild: highs around 21°C. Some rain: about 4 rainy days.
21°CAvg high
8°CAvg low
4Rainy days (35 mm)
12:54 hDaylight
07:04Sunrise · 19:57 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 21°C
- Some rain: about 4 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- A light jacket for cooler evenings
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in October is fairly consistent from year to year (2.6 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 | 29°C | 14°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| February | 28°C | 14°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| March | 26°C | 12°C | 8 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.9 |
| April | 21°C | 9°C | 41 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.5 |
| May | 17°C | 7°C | 114 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.2 |
| June | 14°C | 5°C | 194 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.9 |
| July | 14°C | 4°C | 130 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.3 |
| August | 15°C | 5°C | 108 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.9 |
| September | 18°C | 7°C | 58 mm | 6 | – | – | 7.7 |
| October | 21°C | 8°C | 35 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.4 |
| November | 25°C | 10°C | 13 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| December | 27°C | 12°C | 10 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.9 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Santa Cruz in October?
Daytime highs average 21°C and nights about 8°C.
When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz?
The best months are January, February, March, December.