Water temperature in Newport Beach (CA) in January
Is it warm enough to swim in Newport Beach in January? Average water temperature in Newport Beach in January is 59°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Newport Beach in January is 62.1°F, and the coldest is 55.6°F. Average high air temperature in Newport Beach in January is 63°F, and average low temperature is 50°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Newport Beach
Changes water temperature in Newport Beach in January 2026, 2025
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Newport Beach for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Newport Beach, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of January.
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| Day | 2026 | 2025 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 62.4°F | 59°F | 57°F | 62.4°F |
| January 2 | 62.2°F | 58.8°F | 57.2°F | 62.2°F |
| January 3 | 62.4°F | 59°F | 57.4°F | 62.4°F |
| January 4 | 62.2°F | 58.3°F | 57.4°F | 62.2°F |
| January 5 | 58.3°F | 57°F | 61.9°F | |
| January 6 | 58.5°F | 56.8°F | 62.1°F | |
| January 7 | 58.6°F | 56.5°F | 62.1°F | |
| January 8 | 58.1°F | 56.5°F | 61.9°F | |
| January 9 | 58.1°F | 56.1°F | 62.1°F | |
| January 10 | 57.9°F | 55.8°F | 61.9°F | |
| January 11 | 58.5°F | 55.9°F | 61.7°F | |
| January 12 | 58.3°F | 55.8°F | 61.7°F | |
| January 13 | 57.7°F | 56.1°F | 61.9°F | |
| January 14 | 57.7°F | 56.1°F | 61.9°F | |
| January 15 | 57.7°F | 55.6°F | 61.7°F |
| Day | 2026 | 2025 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 16 | 57.7°F | 55.9°F | 61.9°F | |
| January 17 | 57.4°F | 55.9°F | 61.7°F | |
| January 18 | 58.1°F | 55.8°F | 61.9°F | |
| January 19 | 58.1°F | 55.9°F | 61.7°F | |
| January 20 | 57.9°F | 56.1°F | 61.3°F | |
| January 21 | 58.1°F | 56.1°F | 61.5°F | |
| January 22 | 58.3°F | 56.7°F | 61.5°F | |
| January 23 | 57.4°F | 56.7°F | 61.5°F | |
| January 24 | 57.6°F | 56.7°F | 61.7°F | |
| January 25 | 57.6°F | 56.8°F | 61.9°F | |
| January 26 | 57.6°F | 56.8°F | 61.7°F | |
| January 27 | 57.6°F | 56.8°F | 61.7°F | |
| January 28 | 57°F | 56.7°F | 61.5°F | |
| January 29 | 57°F | 56.5°F | 61.5°F | |
| January 30 | 57.2°F | 56.5°F | 61.3°F | |
| January 31 | 57.4°F | 56.7°F | 61.7°F |
Average water temperature in Newport Beach in January over a decade
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
| 60.3°F | 58.8°F | 61.2°F | 60.4°F | 59.9°F |
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| 58.8°F | 58.6°F | 58.1°F | 59.9°F | 57.9°F |
Newport Beach sea state in January
Chart comparing the height of waves in Newport Beach in January over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.
Weather and climate in Newport Beach in January
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Newport Beach in January based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip
- Average HIGH temperature63°F
- Average LOW temperature50°F
- Average rainfall days5 days
- Average rainfall53mm/2.1''
- Average daylight10h
- Average sunshine7h
- Average UV index3
Newport Beach water temperature during other months:
You can also view information about water temperature for other months by clicking on the month button below
