San Francisco in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in San Francisco in january 2025
The weather in San Francisco in january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
49°F
Clear/Sunny
47% of time
24%
13%
8%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
47% of time
26%
14%
9%
Weather at 6pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
50% of time
23%
14%
8%
Weather at 3am
50°F
46%
29%
12%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in San Francisco in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in San Francisco in january.
The climate of San Francisco in january is tolerable
The weather in january in San Francisco is relatively dry (with 2.9in of precipitation over 4 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 2.5in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate is rather cold around this city this month, but it is bearable when dressing warm. The high seasonal norm is 59°F. The seasonal minimum is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in San Francisco is 54°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in San Francisco in january with a maximum record of 74°F in 2014 and a minimum record of 34°F in 2011. You can plan to have about 6 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 19% of the month.
On this month of january, day length in San Francisco is generally 09:51. Sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset is at 17:15.
With a correct climate, january is okay (but not good) to go in this city.
San Francisco: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in february to San Francisco. more information
January: another location in California?
If you want to go to California in january, there are destinations with better weather than San Francisco:
In january, Los Angeles , San Diego, Channel Islands National Park, Encinitas, Gaviota and Hollywood have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of San Francisco in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 74°F (2014) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 34°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 57°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.1in (2018) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 79% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.48km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 32% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:24 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:15 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:51 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in San Francisco in january 2024:
50°F to 58°F
52°F to 58°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 56°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 54°F
45°F to 54°F
47°F to 50°F
49°F to 56°F
50°F to 54°F
45°F to 52°F
47°F to 50°F
50°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 54°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 58°F
52°F to 58°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 58°F
56°F to 58°F
54°F to 58°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 58°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 61°F
56°F to 65°F
58°F to 63°F
58°F to 61°F
58°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in California in january
Cities near San Francisco:
| Golden Gate National Recreation Area in january | tolerable weather |
| Oakland in january | tolerable weather |
| Stinson Beach in january | tolerable weather |
| Moss Beach in january | tolerable weather |
| Half Moon Bay in january | tolerable weather |
| Silicon Valley in january | tolerable weather |
| Point Reyes in january | tolerable weather |
| Pescadero in january | tolerable weather |
| San Jose in january | tolerable weather |
| Napa Valley in january | very bad weather |
| Bodega Bay in january | tolerable weather |
| Santa Cruz California in january | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for San Francisco in january:
Weather data for San Francisco for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in San Francisco. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in San Francisco can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to San Francisco.