Big Sur vs San Diego in January

San Diego is the better pick in January — 70 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Diego is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Big Sur is cool, rainy, clean air.

Big Sur vs San Diego — January climate, side by side

🇺🇸 Big Sur🇺🇸 San Diego
Comfort score57/100 (D)70/100 (B)
Feels-like high15°C18°C
Avg high / low17° / 7°19° / 10°
Rainfall148 mm56 mm
Rainy days106
Humidity79%77%
Air quality (AQI)3556

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

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Big Sur vs San Diego in January — FAQ

Is January better in Big Sur or San Diego?
San Diego is the better pick in January — 70 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Diego is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Big Sur is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs San Diego in January?
In January, Big Sur averages 17°C high / 7°C low with about 148 mm of rain; San Diego averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 56 mm.