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

In October, Napa averages 26°C high / 10°C low with about 38 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 24°C high / 10°C low with about 38 mm.

Napa vs Santa Cruz, California in October

Napa is the better pick in October — 86 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Napa is warm, a little rain, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, a little rain, clean air.

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

	🇺🇸 Napa	🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, California
Comfort score	86/100 (A)	81/100 (A)
Feels-like high	24°C	23°C
Avg high / low	26° / 10°	24° / 10°
Rainfall	38 mm	38 mm
Rainy days	3	2
Humidity	57%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	30	35

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

Month by month

Napa vs Santa Cruz, California in October — FAQ

Is October better in Napa or Santa Cruz, California?: Napa is the better pick in October — 86 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Napa is warm, a little rain, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Napa vs Santa Cruz, California in October?: In October, Napa averages 26°C high / 10°C low with about 38 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 24°C high / 10°C low with about 38 mm.