What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Half Moon Bay in January?

In January, Big Sur averages 17°C high / 7°C low with about 148 mm of rain; Half Moon Bay averages 14°C high / 7°C low with about 124 mm.

Big Sur vs Half Moon Bay in January

Big Sur and Half Moon Bay are nearly tied in January — 57 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is cool, rainy, clean air; Half Moon Bay is cool, rainy, muggy air.

Big Sur vs Half Moon Bay — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 Half Moon Bay
Comfort score	57/100 (D)	57/100 (D)
Feels-like high	15°C	14°C
Avg high / low	17° / 7°	14° / 7°
Rainfall	148 mm	124 mm
Rainy days	10	10
Humidity	79%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	35	51

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Big Sur vs Half Moon Bay in January — FAQ

Is January better in Big Sur or Half Moon Bay?: Big Sur and Half Moon Bay are nearly tied in January — 57 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is cool, rainy, clean air; Half Moon Bay is cool, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Half Moon Bay in January?: In January, Big Sur averages 17°C high / 7°C low with about 148 mm of rain; Half Moon Bay averages 14°C high / 7°C low with about 124 mm.