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Santa Cruz in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Santa Cruz in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Santa Cruz, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Santa Cruz in April 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Santa Cruz in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +84°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 12 rainy days in the month and around 65 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+52°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
65 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santa Cruz has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Santa Cruz in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Santa Cruz for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +90°F during the day to a minimum of +61°F during the night, the temperature in April averages around +82°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +86°F to +90°F.

Is Santa Cruz warm or cold in April?

Santa Cruz is typically warm in April.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +86°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +72°F to +68°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Santa Cruz:

Climate in Santa Cruz in April

Santa Cruz weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+86°F+84°F+79°F
Min. temperature
+59°F+52°F+45°F
Max. temperature
+99°F+95°F+93°F
Rainfall
109 mm65 mm51 mm
Wind
3 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
79%79%79%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1011 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
235
Cloudy days
81011
Rainy days
131213
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting colder in April. From +86°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +84°F. As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 109 mm to 65 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 79%. Winds are stronger in comparison to March, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 2 to 3.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Santa Cruz in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Santa Cruz is gradually increasing during April, going from 4 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Santa Cruz based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 33% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 65 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Santa Cruz wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 167 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 34 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Santa Cruz?

This is the weather in Santa Cruz in April 2023:
1 April
☁️
+87°F
2 April
☁️
+90°F
3 April
☁️
+89°F
4 April
☁️
+86°F
5 April
☁️
+76°F
6 April
☁️
+82°F
7 April
☁️
+85°F
8 April
☁️
+86°F
9 April
☀️
+86°F
10 April
☀️
+89°F
11 April
☁️
+88°F
12 April
☁️
+88°F
13 April
🌧️
+86°F
14 April
🌧️
+75°F
15 April
☁️
+71°F
16 April
🌧️
+81°F
17 April
🌧️
+78°F
18 April
🌧️
+70°F
19 April
🌧️
+72°F
20 April
☁️
+83°F
21 April
☀️
+83°F
22 April
☀️
+84°F
23 April
☁️
+83°F
24 April
☁️
+85°F
25 April
☁️
+80°F
26 April
☁️
+83°F
27 April
☁️
+83°F
28 April
☁️
+86°F
29 April
☀️
+89°F
30 April
🌧️
+89°F
In April 2023 Santa Cruz had 5 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +70°F. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Santa Cruz climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Santa Cruz in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+81°F) and the highest in 2023 (+87°F). The driest year was 1999 with only 713 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1981 with 1445 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santa Cruz in April:

Is April a good time to visit Santa Cruz?

It’s always a good time to visit Santa Cruz, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Santa Cruz in April?

April is warm in Santa Cruz. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Santa Cruz rainy in April?

Santa Cruz is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Santa Cruz in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Santa Cruz in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Santa Cruz

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Santa Cruz, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.