San Luis Obispo Weather in January

The climate in San Luis Obispo during January can be summarized as cool and damp.

January is in the winter in San Luis Obispo and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.

On average January is the wettest month of the year in San Luis Obispo with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in San Luis Obispo in January 2024.