Temperatures in January
It's warm in January in Santa Bárbara with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 25°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Santa Bárbara in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Santa Bárbara with hot temperatures, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights close to 24°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature rises to around 30°C, with nights close to 24°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Santa Bárbara will be around 30°C, with nights close to 24°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 185 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance is 47% per day this month. Though it seems average, the weather’s variable. Some days have a lower chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Santa Bárbara. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Santa Bárbara in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
29°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
30°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
28°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
185 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
15 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 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 Santa Bárbara?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Santa Bárbara. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Santa Bárbara in January
With 34°C, Santa Bárbara hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 19°C to a high of 26°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Santa Bárbara
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Santa Bárbara, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Santa Bárbara
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Santa Bárbara, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown 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 rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 15 days of rain in Santa Bárbara.
Daily UV Index in January in Santa Bárbara
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Santa Bárbara, 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 Santa Bárbara Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Santa Bárbara, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Santa Bárbara Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Santa Bárbara, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Santa Bárbara
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Santa Bárbara. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Santa Bárbara by Month
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