Santa Cruz weather in January (Portugal)

What is the weather forecast for Santa Cruz in January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Santa Cruz includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 15°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 11°C. Expect mild temperatures during this month, but it stays comfortably warm and inviting. It is the coolest month of the year.

Precipitation

Santa Cruz in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. On average, there are about 15 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 134 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Cruz. June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, 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 Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 134 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 44% *  

Data from: Cabo Carvoeiro, Portugal (25 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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