Temperatures in April
It's pleasantly warm in April in Santa Cruz with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 11°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Santa Cruz in April. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of April
The month of April starts in Santa Cruz with mild temperatures, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights close to 10°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-April
By mid-April, the average daytime temperature drops to around 19°C, with nights close to 10°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Santa Cruz will be around 21°C, with nights close to 10°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Santa Cruz is 14°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in April
In April, there is an average of 50 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
The precipitation chance averages 14% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in April 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 April |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
19°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
22°C | 18°C | |
| Low Temp |
17°C | 12°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
50 mm | 29 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
4 days | 7 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is April a good time to visit Santa Cruz?
Want nice weather? Then April 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 April
With 33°C, Santa Cruz hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in April 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 2°C to a high of 15°C.
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Daily Temperature in April in Santa Cruz
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in April 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 April in Santa Cruz
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in April 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 April, you can expect around 4 days of rain in Santa Cruz.
Daily UV Index in April in Santa Cruz
This chart shows the average daily UV index in April 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 April in Santa Cruz Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in April in Santa Cruz, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in April in Santa Cruz Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in April 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 April for Santa Cruz
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Average Weather in Santa Cruz by Month
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