January weather in Santa Clara, CA
The average temperature in Santa Clara in January is 50.8°F (41.8°F–59.8°F). Average precipitation: 2.80 inches.
January is a winter month in Santa Clara, and is cooler than the annual average of 60.7°F. Daily temperatures swing about 18°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 9 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 42m. For travel, January is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
59.8°F
Avg Low
41.8°F
Precipitation
2.80 in
Daylight
9h 42m
January records in Santa Clara
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 68.0°F (2012) | 30.2°F (2015) | 0.96 in (2004) |
| January 2 | 68.0°F (2025) | 30.9°F (2013) | 1.30 in (2006) |
| January 3 | 68.0°F (2020) | 31.1°F (2015) | 0.41 in (2018) |
| January 4 | 70.0°F (2018) | 28.0°F (2009) | 1.71 in (2008) |
| January 5 | 66.0°F (2012) | 34.0°F (1999) | 0.97 in (2016) |
| January 6 | 69.1°F (2006) | 31.1°F (2017) | 0.79 in (2019) |
| January 7 | 70.0°F (2015) | 34.0°F (1999) | 0.56 in (2005) |
| January 8 | 70.0°F (2004) | 35.1°F (1999) | 1.40 in (2018) |
| January 9 | 73.0°F (2025) | 33.1°F (1999) | 0.91 in (2023) |
| January 10 | 73.9°F (2025) | 30.9°F (2011) | 0.71 in (2001) |
| January 11 | 72.0°F (2009) | 33.1°F (1999) | 0.55 in (2001) |
| January 12 | 77.0°F (2009) | 32.0°F (2007) | 0.26 in (2010) |
| January 13 | 75.0°F (2009) | 26.1°F (2013) | 0.23 in (2023) |
| January 14 | 75.9°F (2014) | 27.0°F (2007) | 0.62 in (2023) |
| January 15 | 73.0°F (2009) | 28.0°F (2007) | 0.67 in (2023) |
| January 16 | 73.0°F (2009) | 27.0°F (2007) | 1.02 in (2019) |
| January 17 | 78.1°F (2021) | 28.9°F (2012) | 0.39 in (2016) |
| January 18 | 78.1°F (2021) | 30.9°F (2012) | 0.76 in (1999) |
| January 19 | 73.0°F (2009) | 32.0°F (2002) | 0.73 in (2010) |
| January 20 | 72.0°F (2009) | 33.1°F (2002) | 1.29 in (2010) |
| January 21 | 68.0°F (2014) | 33.1°F (2023) | 0.88 in (2008) |
| January 22 | 72.0°F (2011) | 33.1°F (2007) | 1.06 in (2024) |
| January 23 | 73.9°F (2025) | 30.9°F (2002) | 1.53 in (2000) |
| January 24 | 72.0°F (2015) | 32.0°F (1999) | 1.76 in (2000) |
| January 25 | 71.1°F (2014) | 35.1°F (2002) | 0.53 in (2008) |
| January 26 | 71.1°F (2014) | 32.0°F (2021) | 0.50 in (2008) |
| January 27 | 69.1°F (2011) | 35.1°F (1999) | 0.73 in (2021) |
| January 28 | 72.0°F (2024) | 33.1°F (1999) | 1.31 in (2021) |
| January 29 | 73.9°F (2024) | 34.0°F (2002) | 0.28 in (2021) |
| January 30 | 73.0°F (2024) | 30.0°F (2002) | 0.51 in (2011) |
| January 31 | 71.1°F (2015) | 30.9°F (2002) | 0.84 in (2024) |