Isla Vista in January

7.2out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 16°C. Some rain: about 6 rainy days.

16°CAvg high
8°CAvg low
6Rainy days (93 mm)
9:56 hDaylight
07:11Sunrise · 17:07 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 16°C
  • Some rain: about 6 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.4 days)

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Comfortable walking shoes

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in January varies a lot between years (±4.4 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

16° 8° J 16° 8° F 17° 9° M 19° 10° A 21° 12° M 24° 14° J 26° 17° J 26° 17° A 25° 16° S 22° 13° O 19° 10° N 16° 8° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 16°C8°C93 mm 6– – 7.2
February 16°C8°C94 mm 7– – 7.2
March 17°C9°C70 mm 6– – 7.6
April 19°C10°C24 mm 3– – 8.2
May 21°C12°C10 mm 2– – 8.7
June 24°C14°C2 mm 1– – 9.0
July 26°C17°C3 mm 1– – 9.0
August 26°C17°C1 mm 0– – 9.1
September 25°C16°C2 mm 0– – 9.0
October 22°C13°C17 mm 2– – 8.9
November 19°C10°C26 mm 3– – 8.2
December 16°C8°C62 mm 5– – 7.4

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Isla Vista in January?

Daytime highs average 16°C and nights about 8°C.

When is the best time to visit Isla Vista?

The best months are August, June, July, September.