Santa Cruz weather
At 5:45 PM local time it was clear and 28°C (83°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Aug–Oct. Santa Cruz sits 231 m (758 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Santa Cruz, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 2%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Aug–OctOff season Jun, Jan–Apr
About Santa Cruz weather
Is it raining in Santa Cruz right now?
No. It’s clear and 28° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Santa Cruz this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 34–35° and lows of 22–23°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Tuesday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Santa Cruz lately?
In the past 7 days, Santa Cruz had 1 rainy day and 2.8 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–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun, Jan–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 29°C (84°F) in July to 34°C (93°F) in November.
What is the rainiest month in Santa Cruz?
April is the wettest month, with about 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain on average. November is the driest, with about 10 mm (0.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Santa Cruz?
November is the warmest, with average highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 20°C (69°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 19°C (65°F).
Does Santa Cruz have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is April at about 136 mm (5.4 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months