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Santa Clara Weather in January

January in Santa Clara brings moderate temperatures, with daytime highs of 16°C (61°F) and nights around 5°C (41°F). Expect around 52 mm (2 in) of rainfall during the month.

Rainfall in Santa Clara in January

Historically, January sees about 9 days of rain, with a monthly average of 52 mm (2 in). Neither particularly heavy nor particularly frequent, the rain this month is about average. A light jacket should be enough on most wet days.

Temperature in Santa Clara in January

Santa Clara in January gets highs of 16°C (61°F) during the day and drops to 5°C (41°F) at night. During January, you'll experience the winter season. A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. With lows around 5°C (41°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Sunshine in Santa Clara in January

With about 186 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and overcast, creating a pleasant environment.

January in Santa Clara has its charm, but if you're looking for destinations with pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

Santa Clara Temperature in January

Min Temperature
5°C (41°F)
Max Temperature
16°C (61°F)
Chance of Rain
30%
Precipitation
52 mm (2 in)
Rainy days
9 days
Humidity
80% *
Sunshine
186 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
61% *
* Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (47 KM, 29 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Santa Clara in January

The weather can be unpredictable in January, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.

What To Do in Santa Clara in January

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

  • Swimming
    5/10
  • Cycling
    6/10
  • Walking
    6/10
  • Camping
    4/10
  • Outdoor sports
    10/10

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