What is the weather like in Monterey vs Santa Cruz, California in January?

In January, Monterey averages 16°C high / 8°C low with about 86 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 17°C high / 6°C low with about 192 mm.

Monterey vs Santa Cruz, California in January

Monterey is the better pick in January — 62 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Monterey is cool, rainy, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, soaked, clean air.

Monterey vs Santa Cruz, California — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Monterey	🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, California
Comfort score	62/100 (C)	54/100 (D)
Feels-like high	15°C	16°C
Avg high / low	16° / 8°	17° / 6°
Rainfall	86 mm	192 mm
Rainy days	8	10
Humidity	79%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	34	34

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

Month by month

Monterey vs Santa Cruz, California in January — FAQ

Is January better in Monterey or Santa Cruz, California?: Monterey is the better pick in January — 62 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Monterey is cool, rainy, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Monterey vs Santa Cruz, California in January?: In January, Monterey averages 16°C high / 8°C low with about 86 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 17°C high / 6°C low with about 192 mm.