Santa Cruz Weather in December

What's the weather like in Santa Cruz (Cagayan Valley) in December 2025?

The climate in Santa Cruz during December can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

December is in the winter in Santa Cruz and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (81°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

Santa Cruz weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 27.5°C 81.4°F
Nightly temperature 20.4°C 68.6°F
Average temperature 23.9°C 75°F
Daily sunshine 5.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 420 mm 16.5 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 26.5°C 79.7°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 14kph 9 mph

On average December is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 420mm 16.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz average temperature in December

December rainfall

Santa Cruz average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Santa Cruz average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Santa Cruz in December 2025.

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Santa Cruz weather stats

Santa Cruz weather statistics
Hottest month: May 32.6°C 90.7°F
Driest month: April 78mm 3.1ins
Sunniest month: April 9hrs
Coldest month: January 26.8°C 80.2°F
Wettest month: November 444mm 17.5ins
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