What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Outer Banks in January?

In January, Big Sur averages 17°C high / 7°C low with about 148 mm of rain; Outer Banks averages 11°C high / 4°C low with about 112 mm.

Big Sur vs Outer Banks in January

Big Sur is the better pick in January — 57 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is cool, rainy, clean air, while Outer Banks is cold, rainy, clean air.

Big Sur vs Outer Banks — January climate, side by side

	Big Sur	Outer Banks
Comfort score	57/100 (D)	49/100 (F)
Feels-like high	15°C	7°C
Avg high / low	17° / 7°	11° / 4°
Rainfall	148 mm	112 mm
Rainy days	10	8
Humidity	79%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	35	32

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

Big Sur vs Outer Banks in January — FAQ

Is January better in Big Sur or Outer Banks?: Big Sur is the better pick in January — 57 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is cool, rainy, clean air, while Outer Banks is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Outer Banks in January?: In January, Big Sur averages 17°C high / 7°C low with about 148 mm of rain; Outer Banks averages 11°C high / 4°C low with about 112 mm.