When to go · Santa Maria
Santa Maria in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (inland heat, fog on the coast), Dec–Feb rain.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- United States overall
- Prices
- Low
- United States overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (inland heat, fog on the coast), Dec–Feb rain.
Is another month better than January?
January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- Santa MariaHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 64 °F (18 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Low
- Prices · United States overall
- Low
United States overall: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Santa Maria, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Apr: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Night low
Jan: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Apr: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 8
Apr: 4 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
Apr: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Apr: 1
January: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (inland heat, fog on the coast), Dec–Feb rain.
April: Inside Santa Maria's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Santa Maria: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings