Santa Barbara Weather in January

The climate in Santa Barbara during January can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

January is in the winter in Santa Barbara and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average January is the wettest month of the year in Santa Barbara with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 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 Santa Barbara in January 2025.