Santa Elena weather in January (Venezuela)

Planning a trip to Santa Elena in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Santa Elena, January is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 29°C, while nights can cool down to about 18°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Santa Elena in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 208 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Santa Elena. January typically offers the best circumstances. While May, June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santa Elena climate page with graphs.

 

Santa Elena, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 67 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 74%  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 208 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Venezuela in January

Find out more about the weather in Venezuela in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Santa Elena in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Elena.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Venezuela? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Venezuela. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.