Temperature in Santa Cruz in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Santa Cruz, Argentina this January.

Santa Cruz, Argentina, a region in Argentina, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from 10°C (50°F) in El Chaltén to 25°C (77°F) in Caleta Olivia. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Caleta Olivia and 2°C (36°F) in El Chaltén. January falls during the summer season. On average, January is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Santa Cruz, Argentina.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Santa Cruz, Argentina in January?

Explore the map below to discover average January temperatures at the top destinations in Santa Cruz. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in Santa Cruz in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Santa Cruz temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Santa Cruz, Argentina in January?

Average daytime highs in Santa Cruz, Argentina during January reach about 16°C (61°F) in El Calafate.

How cold does it get at night in Santa Cruz, Argentina in January?

El Calafate sees nighttime lows close to 5°C (41°F) in January.

What is the warmest city in January in Santa Cruz, Argentina?

According to our recent database analysis, Caleta Olivia is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 25°C (77°F) and rarely drops below 13°C (55°F) during the night.

What is the coldest city in January in Santa Cruz, Argentina?

For the month of January, El Chaltén is the most temperate city in Santa Cruz, Argentina based on our records. Highs average 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures dip to around 2°C (36°F).

How much sun does Santa Cruz, Argentina get in January?

Across Santa Cruz, Argentina, sunshine in January ranges from moderately sunny in Río Gallegos (135 hours) to sunny in El Calafate (255 hours).

What is the water temperature in January?

Across Santa Cruz, Argentina, sea temperatures in January range from frigid at 10°C (50°F) in Río Gallegos to cold at 12°C (54°F) in Puerto San Julián — so swimming conditions depend on which coast you pick.

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