What is the weather like in Monterey vs Santa Cruz, California in August?

In August, Monterey averages 20°C high / 13°C low with about 1 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 25°C high / 11°C low with about 1 mm.

Monterey vs Santa Cruz, California in August

Monterey and Santa Cruz, California are nearly tied in August — 87 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Monterey is nice, dry, clean air; Santa Cruz, California is warm, dry, clean air.

Monterey vs Santa Cruz, California — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Monterey	🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, California
Comfort score	87/100 (A)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	21°C	25°C
Avg high / low	20° / 13°	25° / 11°
Rainfall	1 mm	1 mm
Rainy days	0	1
Humidity	83%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	31	31

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

Month by month

Monterey vs Santa Cruz, California in August — FAQ

Is August better in Monterey or Santa Cruz, California?: Monterey and Santa Cruz, California are nearly tied in August — 87 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Monterey is nice, dry, clean air; Santa Cruz, California is warm, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Monterey vs Santa Cruz, California in August?: In August, Monterey averages 20°C high / 13°C low with about 1 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 25°C high / 11°C low with about 1 mm.