Santa Cruz
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Santa Cruz month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Santa Cruz are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 25–25°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), February the coldest (average low 19°C), and September the wettest (about 128 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.0 | 19.1 | 4 | 9.9 |
| February | 24.6 | 18.7 | 6 | 10.4 |
| March | 24.8 | 18.8 | 1 | 11.0 |
| April | 25.7 | 19.6 | 4 | 11.3 |
| May | 26.0 | 20.3 | 1 | 11.5 |
| June | 27.3 | 21.3 | 4 | 11.5 |
| July | 28.0 | 22.3 | 23 | 10.8 |
| August | 28.9 | 23.6 | 83 | 10.2 |
| September | 28.8 | 24.2 | 128 | 9.9 |
| October | 28.9 | 23.8 | 30 | 10.6 |
| November | 27.6 | 22.2 | 11 | 10.1 |
| December | 25.8 | 20.3 | 8 | 10.1 |
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01 · OverviewSanta Cruz, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Santa Cruz took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Santa Cruz
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Santa Cruz
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Santa Cruz
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Santa Cruz
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Santa Cruz
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Santa Cruz
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Cruz
Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.
01 · Q&AWhere is Santa Cruz located and what are its coordinates?
Santa Cruz is situated in Cabo Verde at geographic coordinates 15.1340, -23.5594 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz has a recorded population of approximately 9,488 and observes the Atlantic/Cape_Verde time zone (CVE).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Santa Cruz?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Santa Cruz include pt-CV, and the circulating currency is CVE.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Santa Cruz?
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