Monthly weather scores combine temperatures, sunshine, rain, and comfort signals to highlight when Santa Cruzis at its most inviting, and when the weather is least cooperative.
Back to weather detailsOverall score 64.3%
Overall score 34.0%
A simple average of the Heat Seeker, Mild Moderate, and Sun And Dry scores.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. September
Score 64.3%
2. August
Score 59.0%
3. July
Score 52.3%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. May
Score 34.0%
2. March
Score 35.0%
3. April
Score 36.3%
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. September
Score 87.0%
2. October
Score 75.0%
3. August
Score 72.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. May
Score 45.0%
2. June
Score 49.0%
3. March
Score 52.0%
Mild Moderate Score is designed for those who prefer comfortable, temperate weather conditions. It favors moderate temperatures and balanced weather patterns.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. August
Score 30.0%
2. September
Score 30.0%
3. July
Score 28.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. March
Score 7.0%
2. December
Score 8.0%
3. February
Score 10.0%
Sun And Dry Score maximizes sun exposure and minimizes all forms of precipitation. Temperature is secondary, preferring mild-to-warm conditions.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. September
Score 76.0%
2. August
Score 75.0%
3. July
Score 69.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. May
Score 44.0%
2. April
Score 45.0%
3. March
Score 46.0%