California weather in January (Maryland, United States of America)

Can you expect sunny skies in California in January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in California typically brings low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 7°C, cooling down at night to around -2°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

California in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. On average, there are about 10 days with snow/rain during this month.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit California. May typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized California climate page with graphs.

 

California, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in California.

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