Big Sur in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Big Sur in january 2025
The weather in Big Sur in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
50°F
Clear/Sunny
51% of time
24%
10%
8%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
53% of time
25%
12%
7%
Weather at 6pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
53% of time
23%
13%
8%
Weather at 3am
50°F
49%
22%
11%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Big Sur in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Big Sur in january.
The climate of Big Sur in january is tolerable
The climate in january in Big Sur is rather dry (with 5in of precipitation over 5 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in december there is an average of 4.3in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate is rather fresh in this location january, but it is liveable when dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 59°F. The minimum is 50°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Big Sur is 56°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Big Sur in january with a maximum record of 76°F in 2014 and a minimum record of 34°F in 2012. You can plan to have about 6 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 19% of the month.
On this month of january, day length in Big Sur is generally 09:59. Sunrise is at 07:18 and sets at 17:17.
With a correct weather, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in that area.
January: another location in California?
If you want to go to California in january, there are destinations with better weather than Big Sur:
In january, Los Angeles , San Diego, Channel Islands National Park, Encinitas, Gaviota and Hollywood have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Big Sur in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 76°F (2014) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 34°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 55°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 17km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3in (2021) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 76% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.45km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 30% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:18 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:17 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:59 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Big Sur in january 2024:
49°F to 59°F
50°F to 59°F
49°F to 54°F
45°F to 54°F
49°F to 58°F
47°F to 54°F
41°F to 52°F
41°F to 54°F
47°F to 56°F
43°F to 52°F
43°F to 52°F
43°F to 54°F
45°F to 54°F
50°F to 56°F
49°F to 58°F
49°F to 59°F
54°F to 59°F
50°F to 61°F
52°F to 61°F
52°F to 58°F
52°F to 56°F
54°F to 58°F
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 59°F
50°F to 63°F
56°F to 65°F
58°F to 68°F
58°F to 65°F
54°F to 61°F
52°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in California in january
Cities near Big Sur:
| Carmel-by-the-Sea in january | tolerable weather |
| Pacific Grove in january | tolerable weather |
| Santa Cruz California in january | tolerable weather |
| Cambria in january | tolerable weather |
| San Jose in january | tolerable weather |
| Pescadero in january | tolerable weather |
| Silicon Valley in january | tolerable weather |
| Morro Bay in january | tolerable weather |
| Half Moon Bay in january | tolerable weather |
| San Luis Obispo in january | tolerable weather |
| Moss Beach in january | tolerable weather |
| Pismo Beach in january | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Big Sur in january:
Weather data for Big Sur for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Big Sur. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Big Sur can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Big Sur.