What is the weather like in Los Angeles vs Santa Cruz, California in October?

In October, Los Angeles averages 28°C high / 16°C low with about 10 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 24°C high / 10°C low with about 38 mm.

Los Angeles vs Santa Cruz, California in October

Los Angeles is the better pick in October — 89 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Los Angeles is warm, dry, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, a little rain, clean air.

Los Angeles vs Santa Cruz, California — October climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Los Angeles	🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, California
Comfort score	89/100 (A)	81/100 (A)
Feels-like high	27°C	23°C
Avg high / low	28° / 16°	24° / 10°
Rainfall	10 mm	38 mm
Rainy days	1	2
Humidity	52%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	78	35

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Los Angeles vs Santa Cruz, California in October — FAQ

Is October better in Los Angeles or Santa Cruz, California?: Los Angeles is the better pick in October — 89 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Los Angeles is warm, dry, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Los Angeles vs Santa Cruz, California in October?: In October, Los Angeles averages 28°C high / 16°C low with about 10 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 24°C high / 10°C low with about 38 mm.