Santa Cruz weather in January (Espírito Santo, Brazil)

Looking to travel to Santa Cruz in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Santa Cruz typically experiences very high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 30°C. But by evening, they drop to around 24°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Santa Cruz in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. Typically around 21 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 225 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Cruz. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santa Cruz, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 70%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 125 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 225 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Vitória, Brazil (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in Brazil in January

Find out more about the weather in Brazil 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 Cruz 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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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