January is a slightly cold and slightly rainy time for sunbathing in Oceanside. January is too cold for swimming in Oceanside for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. Consider visiting Oceanside in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for January.
The average maximum temperature in Oceanside in January is 19°. The average maximum temperature is 19° in the previous month and 18° in the next month.
The average temperature in Oceanside in January is 12°. The average temperature ranges is 12° in the previous month and 12° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Oceanside in January is 5°. The minimum temperature is 5° in the previous month and 6° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Oceanside in January are 10.2 and there are 7.1 hours of sunshine per day on average during January making it a quite sunny month with some cloud cover.
The ultraviolet index in Oceanside in January is typically 3.8 during January. An ultraviolet index reading of 3 to 5 indicates there is a moderate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Keep out of the sun during the strongest hours around midday when unprotected skin risks burning in less than 30 minutes. For the sensitive wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating. Tanning for hours is possible with the right application of sun cream. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Oceanside in January is 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.
The average total rainfall in Oceanside in January is 47.3cm and on average there are 6.6 rainy days in January making it a slightly wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Oceanside in January is 9° which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is 10° in the previous month and 10° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Oceanside in January is typically 89.3%. The maximum relative humidity is 92.2% in the previous month and 91.8% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Oceanside in January is typically 66.6%. The average relative humidity is 70.2% in the previous month and 71.3% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Oceanside in January is typically 20kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 21kmh in the previous month and 22kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Oceanside in January is typically 5kmh. The average wind speed is 5kmh in the previous month and 6kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Oceanside in January is from the North West.
