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When to go · Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz in October

Great month. Inside Santa Cruz's best window: Sep–Oct (warmest, driest); May–Jun for redwoods.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
23°C / 10°C
average high / low
Rain days
1
Crowds
Medium
United States overall
Prices
Medium
United States overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Santa Cruz

Inside Santa Cruz's best window: Sep–Oct (warmest, driest); May–Jun for redwoods.

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • Santa CruzHighs around 23 °C, lows around 10 °C, rain on about 1 day

Crowds and prices

Crowds · United States overall
Medium
Prices · United States overall
Medium

United States overall: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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