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, Brazil. 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
29°C 30mm 8.1hrs 13.2hrs

Hot and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Santa Cruz during the month of January

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

January is in the summer in Santa Cruz and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Santa Cruz February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 71mm 7.6hrs 13hrs

February in Santa Cruz is generally reasonably dry 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 not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Santa Cruz and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Cruz weather in February »

March

Santa Cruz March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 145mm 6.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Santa Cruz is characteristically hot, humid and 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 relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Santa Cruz and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 145mm 5.7 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Cruz weather in March »

April

Santa Cruz April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 148mm 6.8hrs 12.7hrs

Santa Cruz's weather in April is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

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.

April is in the fall / autumn in Santa Cruz and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 148mm 5.8 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Cruz weather in April »

May

Santa Cruz May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 84mm 7hrs 12.6hrs

May is a a little damp, humid month in Santa Cruz and the temperature is generally hot.

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Santa Cruz and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Cruz weather in May »

June

Santa Cruz June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 63mm 6.7hrs 13.2hrs

Hot, humid and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Santa Cruz during the month of June

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

June is in the winter in Santa Cruz and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Cruz weather in June »

July

Santa Cruz July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 58mm 6.3hrs 13hrs

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

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

July is in the winter 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 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Cruz weather in July »

August

Santa Cruz August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 23mm 7.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Santa Cruz is characteristically hot, humid and 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 winter in Santa Cruz and is typically the 5th warmest 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 August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Cruz weather in August »

September

Santa Cruz September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 13mm 8.6hrs 12.7hrs

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

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santa Cruz, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Santa Cruz and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Cruz weather in September »

October

Santa Cruz October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 6mm 9hrs 12.6hrs

October is a very dry month in Santa Cruz and the temperature is generally hot.

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

October is in the spring in Santa Cruz and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

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

Santa Cruz weather in October »

November

Santa Cruz November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 6mm 9.2hrs 13.2hrs

November in Santa Cruz is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

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

November is in the spring in Santa Cruz and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 6mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Cruz weather in November »

December

Santa Cruz December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 15mm 8.2hrs 13hrs

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

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.

December is in the summer in Santa Cruz and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Cruz weather in December »

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Santa Cruz weather stats

Santa Cruz weather statistics
Hottest month: December 31.6°C 88.9°F
Driest month: October 6mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: November 9.2hrs
Coldest month: July 27.7°C 81.9°F
Wettest month: April 148mm 5.8ins
Warmest sea: April 28.7°C 83.7°F
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