Santa Cruz in October

Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.

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Santa Cruz weather in October

Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies. Average highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C, with around 3 rainy days expected throughout the month.

✦ This is a recommended month to visit Santa Cruz. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.

Average high
23°C
Average low
13°C
Rainy days
3 days
Best months to visit
May, June, July, August, September, October

What to do in Santa Cruz in October

Whatever the weather, Santa Cruz rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:

Explore Dine Culture Nature Shopping Day trips

What to pack for October

Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.

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January
16C
Cool, with occasional showers.
February
16C
Cool, with occasional showers.
March
16C
Cool, with some rainy days.
April
18C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
Recommended
May
19C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
June
22C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
July
23C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
August
24C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
September
24C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
October (you are here)
23C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
November
18C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
December
15C
Cool, with some rainy days.

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