If you plan to visit Santa Cruz in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +88°F during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 15 rainy days in the month and around 167 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+88°F
Avg. max. temperature
+57°F
Min.
+100°F
Max.
167 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santa Cruz has OK weather in January.
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Average temperature in Santa Cruz in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Santa Cruz for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +95°F during the day to a minimum of +64°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +88°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 24% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +90°F to +82°F.
Is Santa Cruz warm or cold in January?
Santa Cruz is typically hot in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +88°F to +88°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +72°F to +72°F.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
Take a look at how January is compared to other months in Santa Cruz:
Climate in Santa Cruz in January
Santa Cruz weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+88°F
+88°F
+86°F
Min. temperature
+57°F
+57°F
+57°F
Max. temperature
+100°F
+100°F
+97°F
Rainfall
152 mm
167 mm
132 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
78%
79%
80%
Air pressure
1008 HPa
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
1
Cloudy days
8
6
7
Rainy days
13
15
13
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as ok as in December.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +88°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 152 mm to 167 mm.Humidity rises from 78% to 79%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 4 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Santa Cruz in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Santa Cruz is gradually increasing during January, going from 5 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Santa Cruz based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 52% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 136 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 40 mm, which is moderate rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
January is one of the rainiest months in Santa Cruz, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Santa Cruz wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 167 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 34 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Santa Cruz?
This is the weather in Santa Cruz in January 2023:
1 January
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+90°F
2 January
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+86°F
3 January
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+79°F
4 January
🌧️
+78°F
5 January
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+90°F
6 January
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+93°F
7 January
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+95°F
8 January
☁️
+93°F
9 January
🌧️
+87°F
10 January
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+88°F
11 January
☁️
+88°F
12 January
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+82°F
13 January
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+86°F
14 January
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+77°F
15 January
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+86°F
16 January
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+90°F
17 January
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+88°F
18 January
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+91°F
19 January
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+90°F
20 January
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+90°F
21 January
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+90°F
22 January
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+90°F
23 January
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+91°F
24 January
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+84°F
25 January
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+88°F
26 January
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+86°F
27 January
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+84°F
28 January
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+91°F
29 January
🌧️
+86°F
30 January
🌧️
+82°F
31 January
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+83°F
In January 2023 Santa Cruz had 6 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +95°F and a minimum of +77°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 33%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Santa Cruz climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Santa Cruz in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+81°F) and the highest in 2023 (+87°F). The driest year was 1999 with only 713 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1981 with 1445 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santa Cruz in January:
Is January a good time to visit Santa Cruz?
It’s always a good time to visit Santa Cruz, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Santa Cruz in January?
Absolutely, January is hot in Santa Cruz. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Santa Cruz rainy in January?
Santa Cruz is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Santa Cruz in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Santa Cruz in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Bolivia
Check out the weather for other cities in Bolivia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Santa Cruz, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
