Santa Cruz weather
At 4:45 PM local time it was drizzle and 20°C (68°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 AM (7.7 mm total). Best months for weather: Oct–Apr. Santa Cruz sits 167 m (548 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, O'Higgins Region, Chile.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 64%
- Chance of rain
- 68%
- Rain
- 0.7 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 AM (7.7 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–AprOff season Jun–Aug
About Santa Cruz weather
Is it raining in Santa Cruz right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 20° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 AM (7.7 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Santa Cruz this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 20–24° and lows of 8–13°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Santa Cruz lately?
In the past 7 days, Santa Cruz had 2 rainy days and 8.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Santa Cruz?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
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 Oct–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 15°C (58°F) in July to 32°C (89°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Santa Cruz?
June is the wettest month, with about 77 mm (3.0 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Santa Cruz?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (89°F) and lows of 13°C (56°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 15°C (58°F) and lows of 5°C (41°F).
Does Santa Cruz have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 77 mm (3.0 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