The climate in Santa Cruz during August can be summarized as cool and damp.
August is in the winter in Santa Cruz and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 14.4°C 57.9°F |
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Nightly temperature | 4.4°C 39.9°F |
Average temperature | 9.4°C 48.9°F |
Daily sunshine | 5 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 100 mm 3.9 ins |
Rainy days | 4 days |
Sea temperature | 13°C 55.4°F |
Humidity | 86% |
Windspeed | 7.6kph 5 mph |
On average August is the 4th wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
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 August 2025.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | January | 25.4°C 77.7°F |
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Driest month: | February | 1mm 0ins |
Sunniest month: | January | 11.6hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 12.5°C 54.5°F |
Wettest month: | July | 178mm 7ins |