Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Santa Cruz Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Santa Cruz, Bolivia in January.

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Santa Cruz de la Sierra Amboró National Park

Considering a trip to Santa Cruz, Bolivia this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Santa Cruz in January

Santa Cruz, Bolivia is a region in Bolivia. January in Santa Cruz generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Amboró National Park at 26°C (79°F) to very warm in Santa Cruz de la Sierra at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra and 17°C (63°F) in Amboró National Park. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

For a closer look at conditions across Santa Cruz, Bolivia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Santa Cruz de la Sierra with an average of 176 mm (6.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Amboró National Park with 243 mm (9.6 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

Explore Santa Cruz by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Santa Cruz — and find the best time to visit. (based on Santa Cruz de la Sierra)

January32°C (90°F) February31°C (88°F) March31°C (88°F) April30°C (86°F) May27°C (81°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August29°C (84°F) September31°C (88°F) October32°C (90°F) November32°C (90°F) December32°C (90°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Santa Cruz in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Santa Cruz.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Santa Cruz

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Santa Cruz, Bolivia?

Temperature range in Santa Cruz (January)

Precipitation variation in Santa Cruz (January)

Santa Cruz de la Sierra

In January Santa Cruz de la Sierra generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
170 mm (6.7 in)
176 mm (6.9 in)
160 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Santa Cruz de la Sierra →

Amboró National Park

In January Amboró National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
226 mm (8.9 in)
243 mm (9.6 in)
221 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Santa Cruz in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santa Cruz de la Sierra 32°C (90°F) 23°C (73°F) 176 mm (6.9 in)
Amboró National Park 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 243 mm (9.6 in)

Santa Cruz weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Santa Cruz, Bolivia in January?

In January, Santa Cruz, Bolivia generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Santa Cruz de la Sierra sees daytime temperatures near 32°C (90°F), with nights cooling to roughly 23°C (73°F).

What is the average temperature in Santa Cruz, Bolivia in January?

Santa Cruz de la Sierra averages a daytime maximum of 32°C (90°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 23°C (73°F).

Does Santa Cruz, Bolivia get a lot of rain in January?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Santa Cruz de la Sierra records an average of 176 mm (6.9 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Santa Cruz, Bolivia?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Santa Cruz, Bolivia with often tolerable weather in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

Generally speaking, May, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be unpleasant.

Interested in more climate information?

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