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Santa Cruz in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Santa Cruz in August 2024

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Santa Cruz in August? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +82°F and about 13 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 3 rainy days and 34 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+45°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
34 mm
Total precipitation
63%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
13 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santa Cruz has good weather in August.

Average temperature in Santa Cruz in August

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

Going from a maximum of +91°F during the day to a minimum of +48°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +82°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 8% 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 August?

Santa Cruz is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +77°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +61°F to +64°F.

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

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

Climate in Santa Cruz in August

Santa Cruz weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+77°F+82°F+86°F
Min. temperature
+41°F+45°F+48°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+97°F+102°F
Rainfall
36 mm34 mm42 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
70%63%61%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1013 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
101310
Cloudy days
171516
Rainy days
434
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as good as in July. It’s getting warmer as August arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +77°F to +82°F during the day. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 36 mm to 34 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 70% to 63%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in August, from 10 to 13.

September brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 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 August, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Santa Cruz based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 23% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 42 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during August, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Santa Cruz wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 168 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 34 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Santa Cruz?

This is the weather in Santa Cruz in August 2023:
1 August
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+87°F
2 August
☁️
+88°F
3 August
☁️
+87°F
4 August
☁️
+80°F
5 August
☁️
+76°F
6 August
☁️
+76°F
7 August
☁️
+73°F
8 August
☁️
+71°F
9 August
🌧️
+67°F
10 August
☀️
+74°F
11 August
☀️
+77°F
12 August
☀️
+83°F
13 August
☀️
+87°F
14 August
☀️
+87°F
15 August
☀️
+89°F
16 August
🌧️
+81°F
17 August
🌫️
+79°F
18 August
☁️
+77°F
19 August
☀️
+74°F
20 August
☀️
+74°F
21 August
☀️
+79°F
22 August
☁️
+82°F
23 August
☁️
+89°F
24 August
☁️
+92°F
25 August
☁️
+90°F
26 August
☀️
+91°F
27 August
🌫️
+89°F
28 August
🌫️
+86°F
29 August
🌫️
+78°F
30 August
☀️
+82°F
31 August
☀️
+90°F
In August 2023 Santa Cruz had 12 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +66°F. The average humidity was 60%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 19%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 15 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 August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+78°F) and the highest in 2001 (+88°F). The driest year was 1999 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 91 mm.

FAQ

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

Is August a good time to visit Santa Cruz?

August is a really good time to go to Santa Cruz. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Santa Cruz.

Can you sunbathe in Santa Cruz in August?

August 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 August?

Santa Cruz is usually dry in August. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Santa Cruz in August?

The amount of sunny days in Santa Cruz during August varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

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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, 2022.

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.