Santa Cruz weather in January (Jamaica)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Santa Cruz this January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The weather in Santa Cruz during January is typically perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 29°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 22°C. Experience the cooler side of the year in this month, yet it remains pleasantly warm.

Precipitation

Santa Cruz in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. With the driest weather of the year, this month is ideal for outdoor fun. Plan your events and outings without worrying about rain. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 8 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 228 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, September and October 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 Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 21 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 228 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Montego Bay, Jamaica (54 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in Jamaica in January

Find out more about the weather in Jamaica and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Cruz.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Jamaica? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Jamaica. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.