What’s the climate like in Santa Cruz?
The current climate of Santa Cruz features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 27°C during the day to lows of 19°C. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 14°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Santa Cruz in recent years was 37°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 14°C in March 2022.
On average, Santa Cruz receives 619 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Santa Cruz?
The best time to visit Santa Cruz for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Santa Cruz.
Climate Table of Santa Cruz
The climate table of Santa Cruz shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 21 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 62 | 77 | 88 | 68 | 7,9 | 40 | 2,2 | 3,1 | 28 | 74 | 96 | 72 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 23°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 19°C in January and February
- Precipitation: 619 mm per year, averaging 52 mm per month
- Driest months: 2,2 mm in July, 3,1 mm in August and 7,9 mm in May
- Wettest months: 96 mm in November, 88 mm in March and 77 mm in February
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Average Temperature per Month in Santa Cruz
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Santa Cruz, Madeira. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Santa Cruz
This graph shows how much precipitation Santa Cruz, Madeira, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Santa Cruz
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Santa Cruz, Madeira. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Santa Cruz
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Santa Cruz, Madeira. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Santa Cruz
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Santa Cruz, Madeira, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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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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