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.