January verdict

North Coast (California), United States in January

Weather score15Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 234mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

10°C

Rain

234mm

Sun

5h

Sea

11°C

Weather score

15

Poor

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days.

Wet

Rainfall averages 234mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 11°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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January10°C average high

January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

January234mm average rain

January is one of North Coast (California)'s wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsApril to October

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

January5 hours average sun

January is one of North Coast (California)'s cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsApril to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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January11°C average sea

January is close to North Coast (California)'s yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaAugust to December

Sea temperatures are usually near 12°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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January15 weather score

January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsJune to September

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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