January weather in Carlsbad, CA
The average temperature in Carlsbad in January is 56.4°F (47.8°F–65.0°F). Average precipitation: 2.49 inches.
January is a winter month in Carlsbad, and is cooler than the annual average of 62.5°F. Daily temperatures swing about 17.2°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 10h 2m. For travel, January is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
65.0°F
Avg Low
47.8°F
Precipitation
2.49 in
Daylight
10h 2m
January records in Carlsbad
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 75.9°F (2008) | 37.9°F (2015) | 1.48 in (2023) |
| January 2 | 80.1°F (2001) | 37.9°F (2015) | 0.68 in (2006) |
| January 3 | 80.1°F (2001) | 39.9°F (2022) | 1.38 in (2005) |
| January 4 | 80.1°F (2012) | 39.9°F (2019) | 0.94 in (2026) |
| January 5 | 82.9°F (2006) | 39.9°F (2009) | 1.22 in (2016) |
| January 6 | 87.1°F (2006) | 42.1°F (2005) | 0.66 in (2016) |
| January 7 | 81.0°F (2003) | 42.1°F (1999) | 0.90 in (2016) |
| January 8 | 75.0°F (2007) | 39.0°F (2000) | 0.56 in (2005) |
| January 9 | 78.1°F (2006) | 39.0°F (2024) | 2.77 in (2018) |
| January 10 | 79.0°F (2009) | 43.0°F (2000) | 0.68 in (2023) |
| January 11 | 80.1°F (2009) | 37.9°F (2013) | 1.03 in (2001) |
| January 12 | 87.1°F (2009) | 37.0°F (2013) | 0.83 in (2019) |
| January 13 | 82.9°F (2018) | 37.0°F (2013) | 0.19 in (2017) |
| January 14 | 82.0°F (2009) | 33.1°F (2007) | 1.80 in (2023) |
| January 15 | 90.0°F (2021) | 36.0°F (2007) | 0.87 in (2023) |
| January 16 | 82.0°F (2014) | 37.0°F (2007) | 1.04 in (2023) |
| January 17 | 82.0°F (2011) | 39.0°F (2001) | 0.32 in (2020) |
| January 18 | 82.9°F (2009) | 37.9°F (2001) | 1.02 in (2010) |
| January 19 | 84.9°F (2005) | 39.0°F (2001) | 0.65 in (2010) |
| January 20 | 80.1°F (2013) | 42.1°F (2002) | 1.32 in (2017) |
| January 21 | 79.0°F (2014) | 39.9°F (2006) | 1.35 in (2010) |
| January 22 | 79.0°F (2013) | -19.8°F (2010) | 2.17 in (2024) |
| January 23 | 81.0°F (2025) | 41.0°F (2014) | 0.54 in (2021) |
| January 24 | 82.0°F (2015) | 39.9°F (2023) | 0.12 in (2001) |
| January 25 | 82.0°F (2003) | 41.0°F (2017) | 0.97 in (1999) |
| January 26 | 82.0°F (2003) | 39.9°F (2017) | 0.64 in (1999) |
| January 27 | 81.0°F (2012) | 41.0°F (2001) | 0.63 in (2008) |
| January 28 | 88.0°F (2018) | 41.0°F (1999) | 0.24 in (2005) |
| January 29 | 84.9°F (2018) | 37.9°F (2002) | 1.07 in (2021) |
| January 30 | 87.1°F (1999) | 37.0°F (2002) | 0.73 in (2007) |
| January 31 | 87.1°F (2003) | 37.9°F (2002) | 0.71 in (2019) |