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

In February, Monterey averages 16°C high / 7°C low with about 65 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 19°C high / 5°C low with about 134 mm.

Monterey vs Santa Cruz, California in February

Monterey is the better pick in February — 70 vs 65 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Monterey is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, rainy, clean air.

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

	🇺🇸 Monterey	🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, California
Comfort score	70/100 (B)	65/100 (C)
Feels-like high	15°C	16°C
Avg high / low	16° / 7°	19° / 5°
Rainfall	65 mm	134 mm
Rainy days	6	6
Humidity	76%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	40	40

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

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Monterey vs Santa Cruz, California in February — FAQ

Is February better in Monterey or Santa Cruz, California?: Monterey is the better pick in February — 70 vs 65 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Monterey is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Monterey vs Santa Cruz, California in February?: In February, Monterey averages 16°C high / 7°C low with about 65 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 19°C high / 5°C low with about 134 mm.