Santa Barbara weather in January (California, United States of America)

Curious about the January weather in Santa Barbara? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Santa Barbara generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Santa Barbara in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 6 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 188 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Barbara. February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santa Barbara, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Sunshine 188 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 58%  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Santa Barbara in January?

For visitors traveling to Santa Barbara, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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