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When to go · Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar (rain, landslide closures on mountain roads).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
17°C / 5°C
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
Low
United States overall
Prices
Low
United States overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Santa Cruz

Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar (rain, landslide closures on mountain roads).

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • Santa CruzHighs around 17 °C, lows around 5 °C, rain on about 6 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · United States overall
Low
Prices · United States overall
Low

United States overall: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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