Santa Cruz Weather in August

What's the weather like in Santa Cruz (Estado Mérida) in August 2024?

The climate in Santa Cruz during August can be summarized as warm, humid and a little damp.

August is in the summer in Santa Cruz and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

Santa Cruz weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 26.2°C 79.1°F
Nightly temperature 16.1°C 60.9°F
Average temperature 21.1°C 70°F
Daily sunshine 6.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 96 mm 3.8 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 28.8°C 83.9°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 10.8kph 7 mph

On average August is the 5th driest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz average temperature in August

August rainfall

Santa Cruz average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Santa Cruz average rain in August

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 2024.

Other monthly averages

Best places to visit in August

UV index Best time to go?

Santa Cruz weather stats

Santa Cruz weather statistics
Hottest month: May 25.7°C 78.3°F
Driest month: January 29mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: January 8hrs
Coldest month: January 25°C 77°F
Wettest month: May 146mm 5.7ins
Map showing location of Santa Cruz (8.39823, -71.64126) Santa Cruz map pin © Google

Locations nearby

Top Venezuela locations