Dana Point weather in January (California, United States of America)

Is Dana Point a good destination in January, weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The weather in Dana Point during January is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 8°C.

Precipitation

Dana Point in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 44 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 5 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 198 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Dana Point. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dana Point, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 44 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Sunshine 198 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Corona, the United States of America (47 KM, 29 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Dana Point, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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