Santa Cruz weather
At 2:30 PM local time it was mostly clear and 30°C (86°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Aug, Jan–Apr. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Santa Cruz, Aruba.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 47%
- Chance of rain
- 16%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Aug, Jan–AprOff season Oct–Nov
About Santa Cruz weather
Is it raining in Santa Cruz right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 30° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Santa Cruz this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–32° and lows of 24–28°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Santa Cruz lately?
In the past 7 days, Santa Cruz had 4 rainy days and 18.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Santa Cruz?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Santa Cruz weather by month
When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Santa Cruz is Aug, Jan–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in February to 29°C (85°F) in September.
What is the rainiest month in Santa Cruz?
October is the wettest month, with about 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain on average. March is the driest, with about 10 mm (0.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Santa Cruz?
September is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (85°F) and lows of 28°C (83°F). February is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 26°C (78°F).
Does Santa Cruz have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is October at about 94 mm (3.7 in).
How warm is the sea in Santa Cruz?
The sea is warmest in October at about 30°C (85°F) and coolest in February at about 26°C (80°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months