Santa Bárbara in January

7.7out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Hot: daytime highs around 33°C. Very dry: about 2 rainy days.

33°CAvg high
22°CAvg low
2Rainy days (10 mm)
11:36 hDaylight
07:06Sunrise · 18:42 Sunset

Why this score

  • Hot: daytime highs around 33°C
  • Very dry: about 2 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Light, breathable clothing
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (1.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

33° 22° J 34° 23° F 34° 24° M 32° 23° A 31° 22° M 29° 22° J 29° 21° J 30° 21° A 30° 21° S 31° 22° O 31° 22° N 32° 22° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 33°C22°C10 mm 2– – 7.7
February 34°C23°C12 mm 3– – 7.4
March 34°C24°C33 mm 7– – 6.8
April 32°C23°C116 mm 15– – 6.0
May 31°C22°C204 mm 21– – 5.6
June 29°C22°C256 mm 23– – 6.0
July 29°C21°C275 mm 24– – 6.1
August 30°C21°C266 mm 23– – 5.9
September 30°C21°C160 mm 20– – 5.7
October 31°C22°C93 mm 16– – 6.4
November 31°C22°C53 mm 11– – 7.0
December 32°C22°C19 mm 4– – 7.6

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Santa Bárbara in January?

Daytime highs average 33°C and nights about 22°C.

When is the best time to visit Santa Bárbara?

The best months are January, December, February.