Santa Cruz Weather in January

What's the weather like in Santa Cruz (Estado Mérida) in January 2024?

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

January is in the winter in Santa Cruz and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

Santa Cruz weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 25.3°C 77.5°F
Nightly temperature 14.5°C 58.1°F
Average temperature 19.9°C 67.8°F
Daily sunshine 8 hrs
Avg rainfall 29 mm 1.2 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 27.4°C 81.3°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 9kph 6 mph

On average January is the driest month of the year in Santa Cruz with around 29mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 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: May 25.7°C 78.3°F
Driest month: January 29mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: January 8hrs
Coldest month: January 25°C 77°F
Wettest month: May 146mm 5.7ins
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