Santa Cruz Weather in January

January in Santa Cruz brings very high temperatures around 30°C (86°F) during the day, dropping to 24°C (75°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 125 mm (4.9 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Santa Cruz in January

Historically, the month has about 21 days of rain, averaging 125 mm (4.9 in) in total. This month brings frequent, heavy showers. Both the number of wet days and the rainfall totals are on the high side.

Temperature in Santa Cruz in January

In January, expect very high temperatures in Santa Cruz, with highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F) at night. Indoor breaks or shaded spots can make the warmer part of the day much more comfortable. Nights stay warm at around 24°C (75°F), so light bedding and good ventilation are worth thinking about.

Sunshine in Santa Cruz in January

The month enjoys around 225 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.

January in Santa Cruz can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Santa Cruz Temperature in January

Min Temperature 24°C (75°F)  

Max Temperature 30°C (86°F)  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 125 mm (4.9 in)  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 225 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Vitória, Brazil (44 KM, 27 Miles).

What to Wear in Santa Cruz in January

Warm but pleasant conditions in Santa Cruz in January. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Santa Cruz in January

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

• January
• February
• March
• April

• May
• June
• July
• August

• September
• October
• November
• December

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Brazil, check out our Santa Cruz's climate page.

More climate data for Santa Cruz

Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity

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