San Luis Obispo in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in San Luis Obispo in january 2025
The weather in San Luis Obispo in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole 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
47°F
Clear/Sunny
62% of time
19%
10%
5%
Weather at 12pm
65°F
Clear/Sunny
58% of time
24%
9%
6%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
63% of time
20%
10%
4%
Weather at 3am
49°F
60%
21%
8%
6%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in San Luis Obispo in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in San Luis Obispo in january.
The climate of San Luis Obispo in january is tolerable
The climate in january in San Luis Obispo is rather dry (with 4.1in of rainfall over 4 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in december there is an average of 2.6in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is relatively cool in that locality january, but it is bearable by dressing warm. The high seasonal norm is 65°F. The seasonal minimum is 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in San Luis Obispo is 56°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in San Luis Obispo in january with a maximum record of 81°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 32°F in 2013. You can plan to have about 15 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 48% of time.
Day length in San Luis Obispo in january is 10:03. Sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset is at 17:14.
With a good weather, this month is a good time to go in this locality.
January: another location in California?
If you want to go to California in january, there are destinations with better weather than San Luis Obispo:
In january, Los Angeles , San Diego, Channel Islands National Park, Encinitas, Gaviota and Hollywood have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of San Luis Obispo in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements earlier years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 81°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 32°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 15 day(s) (48%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 15km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.1in (2021) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 71% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.55km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 24% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:11 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:14 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:03 | ||||
| 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 San Luis Obispo in january 2024:
45°F to 59°F
43°F to 59°F
47°F to 52°F
38°F to 52°F
41°F to 56°F
40°F to 54°F
36°F to 52°F
34°F to 50°F
38°F to 56°F
38°F to 54°F
43°F to 52°F
38°F to 54°F
40°F to 56°F
50°F to 61°F
47°F to 61°F
45°F to 63°F
50°F to 61°F
45°F to 63°F
50°F to 59°F
54°F to 56°F
50°F to 58°F
52°F to 56°F
45°F to 58°F
45°F to 58°F
49°F to 61°F
45°F to 63°F
50°F to 65°F
52°F to 74°F
52°F to 68°F
50°F to 67°F
49°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in California in january
Cities near San Luis Obispo:
| Pismo Beach in january | tolerable weather |
| Morro Bay in january | tolerable weather |
| Santa Maria in january | tolerable weather |
| Cambria in january | tolerable weather |
| Lompoc in january | good weather |
| Gaviota in january | good weather |
| Los Padres National Forest in january | tolerable weather |
| Santa Barbara in january | tolerable weather |
| Bakersfield in january | tolerable weather |
| Big Sur in january | tolerable weather |
| Channel Islands National Park in january | good weather |
| Ventura in january | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for San Luis Obispo in january:
Weather data for San Luis Obispo for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in San Luis Obispo. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo.