What is the weather like in Big Sur vs San Francisco in January?

In January, Big Sur averages 17°C high / 7°C low with about 148 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 123 mm.

Big Sur vs San Francisco in January

San Francisco is the better pick in January — 68 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air, while Big Sur is cool, rainy, clean air.

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

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 San Francisco
Comfort score	57/100 (D)	68/100 (C)
Feels-like high	15°C	13°C
Avg high / low	17° / 7°	15° / 9°
Rainfall	148 mm	123 mm
Rainy days	10	10
Humidity	79%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	35	45

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

Month by month

Big Sur vs San Francisco in January — FAQ

Is January better in Big Sur or San Francisco?: San Francisco is the better pick in January — 68 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air, while Big Sur is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs San Francisco in January?: In January, Big Sur averages 17°C high / 7°C low with about 148 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 123 mm.