Santa Cruz weather in April
April in Santa Cruz: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Santa Cruz · #473 of 897 destinations to visit in April · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Santa Cruz climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Rainfall | 59 mm / 2.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Santa Cruz in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Santa Cruz?
- April in Santa Cruz: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Santa Cruz on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Santa Cruz in April?
- In April, Santa Cruz averages a daily high of 28.1°C and a low of 20.5°C, with about 58.8 mm of rain over roughly 8.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Santa Cruz in April?
- Santa Cruz has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in April.