Santa Cruz Weather in January

What's the weather like in Santa Cruz (Rio Grande do Norte) in January 2024?

The climate in Santa Cruz during January can be summarized as hot and reasonably dry.

January is in the summer in Santa Cruz and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

Santa Cruz weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.8°C 89.2°F
Nightly temperature 20.9°C 69.5°F
Average temperature 26.3°C 79.3°F
Daily sunshine 8.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 30 mm 1.2 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 27.8°C 82°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 10.8kph 7 mph

On average January is the 6th driest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz average temperature in January

January rainfall

Santa Cruz average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Santa Cruz average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Santa Cruz in January 2024.

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Santa Cruz weather stats

Santa Cruz weather statistics
Hottest month: December 31.6°C 88.9°F
Driest month: October 6mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: November 9.2hrs
Coldest month: July 27.7°C 81.9°F
Wettest month: April 148mm 5.8ins
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