Santa Barbara vs Virginia Beach in January

Santa Barbara is the better pick in January — 65 vs 51 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Barbara is nice, rainy, clean air, while Virginia Beach is cold, rainy, clean air.

Santa Barbara vs Virginia BeachJanuary climate, side by side

Santa BarbaraVirginia Beach
Comfort score65/100 (C)51/100 (D)
Feels-like high16°C7°C
Avg high / low18° / 8°11° / 1°
Rainfall108 mm91 mm
Rainy days58
Humidity64%73%
Air quality (AQI)3332

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

Santa Barbara vs Virginia Beach in January — FAQ

Is January better in Santa Barbara or Virginia Beach?
Santa Barbara is the better pick in January — 65 vs 51 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Barbara is nice, rainy, clean air, while Virginia Beach is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Santa Barbara vs Virginia Beach in January?
In January, Santa Barbara averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 108 mm of rain; Virginia Beach averages 11°C high / 1°C low with about 91 mm.