Santa Helena in January

6.2out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Hot: daytime highs around 31°C. Very wet: about 15 rainy days.

31°CAvg high
23°CAvg low
15Rainy days (128 mm)
13:23 hDaylight
06:05Sunrise · 19:28 Sunset

Why this score

  • Hot: daytime highs around 31°C
  • Very wet: about 15 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.7 days)

What to wear and pack

  • Light, breathable clothing
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in January varies a lot between years (±4.7 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

31° 23° J 31° 22° F 30° 22° M 28° 19° A 24° 16° M 23° 15° J 23° 14° J 26° 15° A 27° 17° S 29° 19° O 30° 20° N 31° 22° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 31°C23°C128 mm 15– – 6.2
February 31°C22°C126 mm 14– – 6.5
March 30°C22°C101 mm 12– – 7.0
April 28°C19°C106 mm 8– – 7.9
May 24°C16°C139 mm 9– – 7.6
June 23°C15°C114 mm 9– – 7.7
July 23°C14°C98 mm 8– – 7.9
August 26°C15°C86 mm 7– – 8.2
September 27°C17°C133 mm 9– – 7.6
October 29°C19°C162 mm 13– – 7.0
November 30°C20°C132 mm 12– – 7.0
December 31°C22°C154 mm 14– – 6.4

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Santa Helena in January?

Daytime highs average 31°C and nights about 23°C.

When is the best time to visit Santa Helena?

The best months are August, April, July, June.