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

In January, San Francisco averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 123 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 17°C high / 6°C low with about 192 mm.

San Francisco vs Santa Cruz, California in January

San Francisco is the better pick in January — 68 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, soaked, clean air.

San Francisco vs Santa Cruz, California — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 San Francisco	🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, California
Comfort score	68/100 (C)	54/100 (D)
Feels-like high	13°C	16°C
Avg high / low	15° / 9°	17° / 6°
Rainfall	123 mm	192 mm
Rainy days	10	10
Humidity	83%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	45	34

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

Month by month

San Francisco vs Santa Cruz, California in January — FAQ

Is January better in San Francisco or Santa Cruz, California?: San Francisco is the better pick in January — 68 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in San Francisco vs Santa Cruz, California in January?: In January, San Francisco averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 123 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 17°C high / 6°C low with about 192 mm.