Swimming in California in january 2025 Sea temperature by city in january
Do you want to go to the beach in California in january 2025? Is it the right month to go for pleasant temperatures and staying in the water for a long time? The answer is on this page with the sea temperatures in january in California by city and our opinion on the chances of enjoying pleasant sea conditions.
Sea temperature in California in january 2025
Here, find the average sea temperature in California in january in several coastal cities.
Los Angeles
San Francisco
54°F
min: 50°F / max: 57°F
details about the sea temperature in San Francisco in januarySan Diego
Big Sur
Cambria
Carmel-by-the-Sea
55°F
min: 51°F / max: 58°F
details about the sea temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea in januaryChannel Islands National Park
58°F
min: 55°F / max: 60°F
details about the sea temperature in Channel Islands National Park in januaryCrescent City
51°F
min: 49°F / max: 54°F
details about the sea temperature in Crescent City in januaryEncinitas
Eureka
Gaviota
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
54°F
min: 50°F / max: 57°F
details about the sea temperature in Golden Gate National Recreation Area in januaryGualala
Half Moon Bay
54°F
min: 50°F / max: 57°F
details about the sea temperature in Half Moon Bay in januaryHollywood
Jenner
Klamath
Malibu
Manhattan Beach
59°F
min: 56°F / max: 61°F
details about the sea temperature in Manhattan Beach in januaryMcKinleyville
51°F
min: 49°F / max: 54°F
details about the sea temperature in McKinleyville in januaryWhere should you go swimming in California in the month of january?
Swimming in California in january is cold (in the best case scenario)
In january in California swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:
Swimming in january in San Diego is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 60°F (min: 58°F/max: 62°F).
Forget about swimming in Los Angeles , San Francisco, Big Sur, Cambria, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Channel Islands National Park, Crescent City, Encinitas, Eureka, Gaviota, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Gualala, Half Moon Bay, Hollywood, Jenner, Klamath, Malibu, Manhattan Beach and McKinleyville in january! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 57°F (and only 61°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!
Where to go swimming in California in january: the map of sea temperatures
Water temperature and seasonal norms in january
Los Angeles
January | |||
Average sea temperature | 59°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 57°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 61°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 61°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 68°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 54°F | ||
Precipitation | 3.4in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 3 jour(s) (11%) | ||
Cloud cover | 20% | ||
Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in Los Angeles in january
San Francisco
January | |||
Average sea temperature | 54°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 50°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 57°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 54°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 59°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 49°F | ||
Precipitation | 2.9in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 4 jour(s) (14%) | ||
Cloud cover | 32% | ||
Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in San Francisco in january
San Diego
January | |||
Average sea temperature | 60°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 58°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 62°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 61°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 68°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 56°F | ||
Precipitation | 2.2in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 2 jour(s) (7%) | ||
Cloud cover | 20% | ||
Our opinion | cold swimming |
More information on swimming in San Diego in january
Big Sur
January | |||
Average sea temperature | 54°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 52°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 58°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 56°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 59°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 50°F | ||
Precipitation | 5in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 5 jour(s) (16%) | ||
Cloud cover | 30% | ||
Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in Big Sur in january
Cambria
January | |||
Average sea temperature | 56°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 53°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 59°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 56°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 63°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 49°F | ||
Precipitation | 3.3in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 3 jour(s) (10%) | ||
Cloud cover | 25% | ||
Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in Cambria in january
List of coastal cities in California
Los Angeles in january | freezing swimming |
San Francisco in january | freezing swimming |
San Diego in january | cold swimming |
Big Sur in january | freezing swimming |
Cambria in january | freezing swimming |
Carmel-by-the-Sea in january | freezing swimming |
Channel Islands National Park in january | freezing swimming |
Crescent City in january | freezing swimming |
Encinitas in january | freezing swimming |
Eureka in january | freezing swimming |
Gaviota in january | freezing swimming |
Golden Gate National Recreation Area in january | freezing swimming |
Gualala in january | freezing swimming |
Half Moon Bay in january | freezing swimming |
Hollywood in january | freezing swimming |
Jenner in january | freezing swimming |
Klamath in january | freezing swimming |
Malibu in january | freezing swimming |
Manhattan Beach in january | freezing swimming |
McKinleyville in january | freezing swimming |