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

In October, Monterey averages 21°C high / 12°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 24°C high / 10°C low with about 38 mm.

Monterey vs Santa Cruz, California in October

Monterey and Santa Cruz, California are nearly tied in October — 83 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Monterey is nice, dry, clean air; Santa Cruz, California is nice, a little rain, clean air.

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

	🇺🇸 Monterey	🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, California
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	81/100 (A)
Feels-like high	21°C	23°C
Avg high / low	21° / 12°	24° / 10°
Rainfall	14 mm	38 mm
Rainy days	1	2
Humidity	77%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	35	35

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

Month by month

Monterey vs Santa Cruz, California in October — FAQ

Is October better in Monterey or Santa Cruz, California?: Monterey and Santa Cruz, California are nearly tied in October — 83 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Monterey is nice, dry, clean air; Santa Cruz, California is nice, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Monterey vs Santa Cruz, California in October?: In October, Monterey averages 21°C high / 12°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 24°C high / 10°C low with about 38 mm.