Santa Cruz weather in October
October in Santa Cruz: hot, a little rain — a great time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Santa Cruz · #503 of 897 destinations to visit in October · comfort 76/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Santa Cruz climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 32°C / 89°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Rainfall | 69 mm / 2.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 60% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 95 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Santa Cruz in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Santa Cruz?
- October in Santa Cruz: hot, a little rain — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Santa Cruz on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
- What is the weather like in Santa Cruz in October?
- In October, Santa Cruz averages a daily high of 31.8°C and a low of 22.1°C, with about 68.8 mm of rain over roughly 8.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Santa Cruz in October?
- Santa Cruz has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 95 in October.