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Big Sur weather in January (California, United States of America)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Big Sur this January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

January in Big Sur generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. January marks the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 15°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 7°C.

Precipitation

Big Sur in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 149 mm for the month. With frequent rain showers this month, having an umbrella on hand will keep you dry. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 9 days of rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Big Sur. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Big Sur climate page with graphs.

 

Big Sur, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 149 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Big Sur.

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