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, Chile. 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
23°C 1mm 11.6hrs 15.1hrs

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

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

January is in the summer in Santa Cruz and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Cruz weather in January »

February

Santa Cruz February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 1mm 10.9hrs 14.2hrs

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 extremely good weather at this time of year.

February is in the summer in Santa Cruz and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Cruz weather in February »

March

Santa Cruz March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 9mm 9.7hrs 13.2hrs

The weather in March in Santa Cruz is characteristically mild and very 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 fall / autumn in Santa Cruz and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Cruz weather in March »

April

Santa Cruz April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 31mm 7.2hrs 12.1hrs

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 fall / autumn in Santa Cruz and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 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 April »

May

Santa Cruz May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 112mm 4.6hrs 11.3hrs

May 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 not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

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 cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 112mm 4.4 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Cruz weather in May »

June

Santa Cruz June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 163mm 4hrs 15.1hrs

June in Santa Cruz is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

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.

June is in the winter in Santa Cruz and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 163mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet 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 4 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Cruz weather in June »

July

Santa Cruz July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 178mm 4.3hrs 14.2hrs

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

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.

July is in the winter in Santa Cruz and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 178mm 7 inches of rain making it a wet 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Cruz weather in July »

August

Santa Cruz August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 100mm 5hrs 13.2hrs

The weather in August in Santa Cruz is characteristically cool and damp.

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.

August is in the winter in Santa Cruz and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th 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.

Santa Cruz weather in August »

September

Santa Cruz September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 47mm 6.3hrs 12.1hrs

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

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.

September is in the spring in Santa Cruz and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th 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 4 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 September »

October

Santa Cruz October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 25mm 7.9hrs 11.3hrs

October 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 particularly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Santa Cruz and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 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 October »

November

Santa Cruz November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 18mm 9.9hrs 15.1hrs

The weather in November in Santa Cruz is characteristically mild and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santa Cruz, with some inordinately 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 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Cruz weather in November »

December

Santa Cruz December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 7mm 11.4hrs 14.2hrs

December in Santa Cruz is generally very 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 summer in Santa Cruz and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average December is the 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 11.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Santa Cruz weather in December »

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Santa Cruz weather stats

Santa Cruz weather statistics
Hottest month: January 25.4°C 77.7°F
Driest month: February 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: January 11.6hrs
Coldest month: July 12.5°C 54.5°F
Wettest month: July 178mm 7ins
Warmest sea: February 17.4°C 63.3°F
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