Santa Cruz Department weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Santa Cruz Department: highs of 31°C (87°F) and about 169 mm (6.7 in) of rain on average. Nights average 22°C (71°F) and cloud cover 80% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the wettest month of the year and the 5th warmest. Compared with December, it is cooler and wetter; February brings highs of 30°C (85°F) and 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Santa Cruz de la Sierra, the largest city in Santa Cruz Department. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Santa Cruz Department?
least pleasant month Weather score 56/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Santa Cruz Department. For better conditions, consider Jun–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Santa Cruz Department in January?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 169 mm (6.7 in) falls in an average January. It is the wettest month of the year.
How warm is Santa Cruz Department in January?
Days average 31°C (87°F) and nights 22°C (71°F).
Santa Cruz Department weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C (87°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 169 mm | 80% | least pleasant |
| February | 30°C (85°F) | 21°C (71°F) | 150 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| March | 30°C (86°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 115 mm | 75% | fair |
| April | 29°C (84°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 92 mm | 69% | fair |
| May | 26°C (80°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 85 mm | 68% | fair |
| June | 26°C (78°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 70 mm | 67% | best |
| July | 26°C (79°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 38 mm | 61% | best |
| August | 29°C (84°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 40 mm | 53% | best |
| September | 32°C (89°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm | 56% | best |
| October | 33°C (91°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 84 mm | 71% | fair |
| November | 32°C (90°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
| December | 31°C (88°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 136 mm | 83% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Santa Cruz Department in January
Weather can differ a lot within Santa Cruz Department: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | 31°C (87°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 169 mm | least pleasant |
| Montero | 31°C (88°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 173 mm | least pleasant |
| Camiri | 29°C (84°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 132 mm | least pleasant |
| San Ignacio de Velasco | 31°C (87°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 152 mm | least pleasant |
| Warnes | 31°C (88°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 173 mm | least pleasant |
| Ascención de Guarayos | 30°C (86°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 195 mm | least pleasant |
| Cotoca | 31°C (87°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 169 mm | least pleasant |
| Villa Yapacaní | 30°C (85°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 167 mm | least pleasant |
| El Torno | 31°C (87°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 169 mm | least pleasant |