When is the best time to go to Santa Cruz

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Santa Cruz, Honduras. 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.

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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

Santa Cruz January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 17mm 7.9hrs 12.2hrs

Warm, humid and dry weather often prevails in Santa Cruz during the month of January

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 muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Cruz weather in January »

February

Santa Cruz February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 9mm 8.5hrs 12.4hrs

February in Santa Cruz is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santa Cruz, with some surprisingly 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 comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 9mm 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.

Santa Cruz weather in February »

March

Santa Cruz March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 11mm 9.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Santa Cruz is characteristically hot and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santa Cruz, with some extremely 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 comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Cruz weather in March »

April

Santa Cruz April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 30mm 9hrs 13.2hrs

Santa Cruz's weather in April is typically hot and dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Santa Cruz, with some inordinately 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 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Cruz weather in April »

May

Santa Cruz May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 117mm 8.7hrs 13.5hrs

May is a damp 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 pretty bad 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 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Cruz weather in May »

June

Santa Cruz June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 183mm 7.7hrs 12.2hrs

June is a 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 relatively bad 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 muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 183mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Cruz weather in June »

July

Santa Cruz July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 123mm 7.5hrs 12.4hrs

July in Santa Cruz is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santa Cruz.

July is in the summer in Santa Cruz and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 123mm 4.8 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Cruz weather in July »

August

Santa Cruz August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 118mm 7.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Santa Cruz is characteristically hot, humid and damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santa Cruz.

August is in the summer in Santa Cruz and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Cruz weather in August »

September

Santa Cruz September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 168mm 7hrs 13.2hrs

Santa Cruz's weather in September is typically hot, humid and 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 not a good 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 muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 19°C (65°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 168mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Cruz weather in September »

October

Santa Cruz October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 177mm 7.1hrs 13.5hrs

October is a 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 muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 177mm 6.9 inches of rain making it a 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Cruz weather in October »

November

Santa Cruz November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 47mm 7.2hrs 12.2hrs

The climate in Santa Cruz during November can be summarized as warm, humid and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Santa Cruz, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

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 muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 47mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Cruz weather in November »

December

Santa Cruz December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 21mm 7.6hrs 12.4hrs

December in Santa Cruz is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santa Cruz, with some inordinately 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 muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Cruz weather in December »

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Santa Cruz weather stats

Santa Cruz weather statistics
Hottest month: May 30.3°C 86.5°F
Driest month: February 9mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: March 9.4hrs
Coldest month: January 25.9°C 78.6°F
Wettest month: June 183mm 7.2ins
Warmest sea: August 29.5°C 85.1°F
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