What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Sarasota in January?

In January, Big Sur averages 17°C high / 7°C low with about 148 mm of rain; Sarasota averages 22°C high / 12°C low with about 56 mm.

Big Sur vs Sarasota in January

Sarasota is the better pick in January — 74 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sarasota is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Big Sur is cool, rainy, clean air.

Big Sur vs Sarasota — January climate, side by side

	Big Sur	Sarasota
Comfort score	57/100 (D)	74/100 (B)
Feels-like high	15°C	22°C
Avg high / low	17° / 7°	22° / 12°
Rainfall	148 mm	56 mm
Rainy days	10	5
Humidity	79%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	35	34

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

Big Sur vs Sarasota in January — FAQ

Is January better in Big Sur or Sarasota?: Sarasota is the better pick in January — 74 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sarasota is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Big Sur is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Sarasota in January?: In January, Big Sur averages 17°C high / 7°C low with about 148 mm of rain; Sarasota averages 22°C high / 12°C low with about 56 mm.