Santa Cruz, CA Weather in March and April

Santa Cruz enjoys a Mediterranean climate. Spring is mild and increasingly dry.

March

• Avg temp: 53–63°F (12–18°C)
• Rainfall: ~3.5 inches (8.9 cm)
• Ocean temp: 52–55°F (11–13°C)

April

• Avg temp: 57–68°F (14–20°C)
• Rainfall: ~2 inches (5.1 cm)
• Ocean temp: 54–59°F (12–15°C)

March is the tail end of the wet season; April is drier and warmer. Both months offer pleasant weather, fewer crowds than summer, and blooming wildflowers. Ocean remains cold—wetsuits needed for surfing/swimming.