When is the best time to go to Santa Cruz
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Santa Cruz, Portugal. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 106mm | 5hrs | 11.2hrs |
January in Santa Cruz is generally damp with the temperature being mild.
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.
January is in the winter in Santa Cruz and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest 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 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Cruz weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 87mm | 5.7hrs | 11.9hrs |
February in Santa Cruz is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
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.
February is in the winter in Santa Cruz and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Cruz weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 70mm | 6.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Santa Cruz is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
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.
March is in the spring in Santa Cruz and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 44mm | 6.4hrs | 13.8hrs |
Santa Cruz's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
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.
April is in the spring in Santa Cruz and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 26mm | 7hrs | 14.7hrs |
May is a dry month in Santa Cruz and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Santa Cruz, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Santa Cruz and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 16mm | 6hrs | 11.2hrs |
Santa Cruz's weather in June is typically warm and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santa Cruz, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Santa Cruz and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 16mm 0.6 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 7mm | 8hrs | 11.9hrs |
July 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.
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 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 9mm | 8.4hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Santa Cruz is characteristically warm, humid and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santa Cruz, with some very good weather at this time of year.
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 24°C (76°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 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Cruz weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 35mm | 7.2hrs | 13.8hrs |
Santa Cruz's weather in September is typically warm, 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.
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 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 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 September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 77mm | 6.4hrs | 14.7hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Santa Cruz and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santa Cruz.
October is in the fall / autumn in Santa Cruz and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Cruz weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 103mm | 5.6hrs | 11.2hrs |
November is a damp month in Santa Cruz and the temperature is generally mild.
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.
November is in the fall / autumn in Santa Cruz and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Cruz weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 101mm | 5hrs | 11.9hrs |
December in Santa Cruz is generally damp with the temperature being mild.
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.
December is in the winter in Santa Cruz and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Santa Cruz weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 24.2°C 75.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 7mm 0.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 8.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 17.1°C 62.8°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 106mm 4.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | September | 23.5°C 74.3°F |
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