Santa Cruz Weather in October
In October, Santa Cruz averages a high of 32°C (89°F) and a low of 21°C (70°F), from 26 years of daily records (1982–2025).
32°C
Average high
89°F
21°C
Average low
70°F
40°C
Record high
104°F · October 23, 2023
12°C
Record low
54°F · October 11, 1977
What October Is Like in Santa Cruz
- Santa Cruz's hottest October day on record is a recent one: 40°C (104°F) on October 23, 2023.
- October 2024 was the 3rd warmest October in 26 years of records, 2.4°C (4.4°F) above the long-run average.
- The coldest October reading, 12°C (54°F) on October 11, 1977, has not been matched in 48 years.
- A typical October brings 4.4 days above 35°C (95°F).
At least 1 mm of rain falls on 33% of October days.
Warmest: 2020 (35.6°C)Latest: 2024 (34.1°C)10-year averageLong-run average (31.4°C)
Look Up a Day in October
See the weather in Santa Cruz on any October date, year by year.
Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, El Trompillo (1973–2025). Averages cover 1982–2025. How we compute this