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San Luis Obispo weather in January (California, United States of America)

How is the weather in San Luis Obispo in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, San Luis Obispo generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 5°C.

San Luis Obispo in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 7 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 208 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, December tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized San Luis Obispo climate page with graphs.

 

San Luis Obispo, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 23%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 87 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
SunshineSunshine 208 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Paso Robles, the United States of America (38 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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

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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 San Luis Obispo in January?

For visitors traveling to San Luis Obispo, 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 in January.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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