Santa Cruz weather in July

July in Santa Cruz: warm, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Santa Cruz · #275 of 897 destinations to visit in July · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Santa Cruz climate normals — July
| Daytime high | 25°C / 78°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Rainfall | 39 mm / 1.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 60°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Santa Cruz in July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit Santa Cruz?
- July in Santa Cruz: warm, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Santa Cruz on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Santa Cruz in July?
- In July, Santa Cruz averages a daily high of 25.4°C and a low of 17.5°C, with about 39.1 mm of rain over roughly 6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Santa Cruz in July?
- Santa Cruz has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in July.