Weather · Santa Cruz, United States

Santa Cruz Weather in January

January in Santa Cruz averages 16°C by day and 7°C at night, with about 201mm of rain. That makes it not the easiest month, weather-wise.

Avg high

16°C

61°F

Avg low

7°C

45°F

Rainfall

201mm

#2 wettest of 12

What to pack

Layers, plus a jacket for mornings and nights. Pack a rain jacket or travel umbrella, showers are frequent this month.

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