United StatesAverage weather for Big Sur in January
It's cool to moderate in January in Big Sur with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 10°C.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Big Sur with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 8°C. A few showers might pop up early in the month, but overall, it’ll stay mostly sunny and dry.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 18°C, with nights around 9°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Big Sur is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 8°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
In January, there is an average of 75 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Big Sur in January |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
17°C | 5°C | |
 Max. temperature |
19°C | 11°C | |
| Min. temperature |
15°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
75 mm | 97 mm | |
| Rainy days |
8 days | 12 days | |
December
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Big Sur?
Looking for sun and warm weather? January isn’t a good month to be in Big Sur. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Temperature records
With 29°C in 2014, Big Sur reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 0°C to a highest value of 14°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Big Sur
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in January for Big Sur, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Big Sur
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Big Sur, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect about 8 days of precipitation in Big Sur.
Daily UV index in January in Big Sur
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Big Sur, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Big Sur over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Big Sur, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in January in Big Sur over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Big Sur, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in January for Big Sur
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Big Sur. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average weather in Big Sur by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Big Sur. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
