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Santa Cruz Weather in January

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

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El Calafate El Chaltén Río Gallegos Los Antiguos

Planning a journey to Santa Cruz, Argentina this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Santa Cruz in January

Santa Cruz, Argentina is a region in Argentina. Santa Cruz, Argentina offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In January, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in El Chaltén at 10°C (50°F) to warm in Caleta Olivia at 25°C (77°F). At night it cools down to 13°C (55°F) in Caleta Olivia and 2°C (36°F) in El Chaltén. On average, January is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Santa Cruz, Argentina.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Caleta Olivia with an average of 11 mm (0.4 in) to heavy rainfall in El Chaltén with 211 mm (8.3 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in January. El Calafate typically receives 255 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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 El Calafate)

January16°C (61°F) February16°C (61°F) March13°C (55°F) April10°C (50°F) May6°C (43°F) June3°C (37°F) This monthJuly3°C (37°F) August4°C (39°F) September7°C (45°F) October10°C (50°F) November12°C (54°F) December14°C (57°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, Argentina?

Temperature range in Santa Cruz (January)

Precipitation variation in Santa Cruz (January)

El Calafate

In January El Calafate generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
257 hours
255 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in El Calafate →

El Chaltén

In January El Chaltén generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
250 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
219 mm (8.6 in)
211 mm (8.3 in)
200 mm (7.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in El Chaltén →

Río Gallegos

In January Río Gallegos generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
127 hours
135 hours
137 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Río Gallegos →

Los Antiguos

In January Los Antiguos generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
310 hours
303 hours
267 hours
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Los Antiguos →

Puerto Deseado

In January Puerto Deseado generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
169 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Puerto Deseado →

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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
El Calafate 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
El Chaltén 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 211 mm (8.3 in)
Río Gallegos 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Los Antiguos 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Puerto Deseado 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Caleta Olivia 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)

Santa Cruz weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Santa Cruz, Argentina brings tolerable weather. In El Calafate, daytime temperatures are typically around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows hover near 5°C (41°F).

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

Average temperatures in Santa Cruz, Argentina during January range from a nighttime low near 5°C (41°F) to a daytime high around 16°C (61°F) in El Calafate.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Santa Cruz, Argentina during January, with El Calafate averaging close to 71 mm (2.8 in).

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

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Santa Cruz, Argentina. Typically, the climate in El Calafate is tolerable. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and December offering mostly tolerable weather in El Calafate. The weather in April, May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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