Weather in January 2026

Santa Cruz weather in January 2026

The temperatures in Santa Cruz in January are quite cold with temperatures between 48°F and 59°F, warm clothes are a must.

You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Santa Cruz during the month of January. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.

Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Santa Cruz in January 2026.

If you’re planning to visit Santa Cruz in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Santa Cruz before you arrive.

Temperatures
Temperatures
59° / 48°
Rainy Days
Rainy Days
5
Snowy Days
Snowy Days
0
Dry Days
Dry Days
26
Rainfall
Rainfall
5.16
in
7.3
Sun Hours
7.3
Hrs

Santa Cruz annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January 59° / 48° 5 26 0 5.16 in
Good
February 59° / 46° 6 22 0 4.65 in
Good
March 59° / 48° 6 25 0 4.06 in
Good
April 62° / 48° 3 27 0 1.61 in
Good
May 64° / 50° 2 29 0 0.63 in
Good
June 68° / 53° 0 30 0 0.2 in
Good
July 69° / 55° 0 31 0 0.04 in
Good
August 71° / 57° 0 31 0 0 in
Good
September 71° / 57° 1 29 0 0.2 in
Good
October 69° / 55° 2 29 0 1.61 in
Good
November 62° / 51° 4 26 0 2.8 in
Good
December 57° / 48° 7 24 0 5.91 in
Ok
Temperatures in Santa Cruz in January
Rain in Santa Cruz in January

Weather in Santa Cruz in January - FAQ

What is the average temperature in Santa Cruz in January?
The average temperature in Santa Cruz in January is 48/59° F.
What is the chance of rain in Santa Cruz in January?
On average, there are 5 rainy days in Santa Cruz during January.
Weather wise, is January a good time to visit Santa Cruz?
The weather in Santa Cruz in January is good.
Can it snow in Santa Cruz in January?
On average, there are 0 snowy days in Santa Cruz in January.
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