Temperatures in October
It's warm in October in Santa Cruz with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 24°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 22°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Santa Cruz in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Santa Cruz with warm temperatures, averaging around 26°C during the day and nights close to 22°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature drops to around 25°C, with nights close to 21°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. A T-shirt, light trousers or skirt, and a light jacket are perfect.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Santa Cruz will be around 25°C, with nights close to 20°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 74 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 25% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October for Santa Cruz. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Santa Cruz in October |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
25°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
26°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
24°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
74 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 14 days | |
September
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is October a good time to visit Santa Cruz?
Want nice weather? Then October is a great time to be in Santa Cruz. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Santa Cruz in October
With 33°C, Santa Cruz hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 14°C to a high of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Santa Cruz
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Santa Cruz, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in Santa Cruz
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Santa Cruz, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Santa Cruz.
Daily UV Index in October in Santa Cruz
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Santa Cruz, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in October in Santa Cruz Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Santa Cruz, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Santa Cruz Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Santa Cruz, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in October for Santa Cruz
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Average Weather in Santa Cruz by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Santa Cruz. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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