When is the best time to go to Santa Cruz
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Santa Cruz, Costa Rica. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Santa Cruz are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 1mm | 7.9hrs | 12.3hrs |
Santa Cruz's weather in January is typically hot, humid and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santa Cruz, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Santa Cruz and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Cruz weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 3mm | 8.4hrs | 12.5hrs |
February in Santa Cruz is generally very dry with the temperature being very hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santa Cruz, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Santa Cruz and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Cruz weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 10mm | 8.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Santa Cruz is characteristically very hot, humid and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santa Cruz, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Santa Cruz and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 43mm | 8.4hrs | 13.1hrs |
Santa Cruz's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Santa Cruz, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Santa Cruz and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 240mm | 7hrs | 13.3hrs |
May is a very wet, humid month in Santa Cruz and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santa Cruz for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Santa Cruz and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 240mm 9.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 286mm | 5.7hrs | 12.3hrs |
Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Santa Cruz during the month of June
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santa Cruz for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Santa Cruz and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 286mm 11.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 186mm | 6.1hrs | 12.5hrs |
July in Santa Cruz is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santa Cruz for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Santa Cruz and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 186mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 257mm | 5.7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Santa Cruz is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santa Cruz for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Santa Cruz and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 257mm 10.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Cruz weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 363mm | 5.4hrs | 13.1hrs |
Santa Cruz's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santa Cruz for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Santa Cruz and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 363mm 14.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Cruz weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 358mm | 5.3hrs | 13.3hrs |
October is a very wet, humid month in Santa Cruz and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santa Cruz for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Santa Cruz and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 358mm 14.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Cruz weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 106mm | 6.3hrs | 12.3hrs |
The climate in Santa Cruz during November can be summarized as hot, humid and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santa Cruz for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Santa Cruz and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Cruz weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 9mm | 6.8hrs | 12.5hrs |
December in Santa Cruz is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santa Cruz, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Santa Cruz and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 9mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Santa Cruz weather stats
| Hottest month: | April | 32.5°C 90.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 1mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 8.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | October | 30.2°C 86.4°F |
| Wettest month: | September | 363mm 14.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | May | 29°C 84.2°F |
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