Santa Cruz Weather in April

What's the weather like in Santa Cruz (California) in April 2024?

The climate in Santa Cruz during April can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

April is in the spring in Santa Cruz and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

Santa Cruz weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.9°C 66°F
Nightly temperature 6.3°C 43.3°F
Average temperature 12.6°C 54.7°F
Daily sunshine 11.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 57 mm 2.2 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 12.2°C 54°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 17.6kph 11 mph

On average April is the 6th wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 57mm 2.2 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 11.1 hours of sunshine per day.

April temperatures in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz average temperature in April

April rainfall

Santa Cruz average rain in April

April hourly sunshine

Santa Cruz average rain in April

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 April 2024.

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Santa Cruz weather stats

Santa Cruz weather statistics
Hottest month: August 23.6°C 74.5°F
Driest month: July 3mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: April 11.1hrs
Coldest month: December 14.8°C 58.6°F
Wettest month: January 156mm 6.1ins
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