Temperatures in October
It's warm in October in Santa Cruz with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 13°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 25°C during the day and nights close to 12°C. You won’t see any precipitation in the first days of the month, it’s all sunny skies.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 25°C, with nights close to 12°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Santa Cruz will be around 23°C, with nights close to 11°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 16°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 14 mm of precipitation, spread over 2 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
The average chance of precipitation is only 6% in October.
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 |
24°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
26°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
22°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
14 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
2 days | 14 days | |
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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 little chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Santa Cruz in October
With 37°C, Santa Cruz hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 3°C to a high of 18°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 2 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
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