Santa Maria Weather in January

January in Santa Maria brings moderate temperatures around 15°C (59°F) during the day, dropping to 12°C (54°F) at night, with the most rainfall of the year.

Rainfall in Santa Maria in January

As the month with the highest rainfall, make sure to have an umbrella to manage the showers. This month experiences about 11 days of rain according to historical data, averaging 82 mm (3.2 in). When it rains this month, it tends to come down fairly heavily. Showers can be substantial even if they don't last all day.

Temperature in Santa Maria in January

Santa Maria in January gets highs of 15°C (59°F) during the day and drops to 12°C (54°F) at night. January is part of winter. A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. At 12°C (54°F) overnight, it can feel quite a bit cooler after dark. Worth packing something warmer for evenings, but the cooler temperatures are ideal for sleeping. Expect mild temperatures during this month, but it stays comfortably warm and inviting. It is the coolest month of the year.

Wind Speed in Santa Maria in January

January has wind speeds averaging 3 m/s (6 knots). You can expect comfortable light winds that steadily move flags and feel mild throughout the day. Since this is an average, daily conditions vary from gentle winds to more active breezes.

Average water temperature in January

The water is 16°C (61°F) this month, cool enough to feel refreshing on a warm day, but cold enough that most people won't stay in for long without a wetsuit.

January in Santa Maria can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.