Palo Alto weather in January (California, United States of America)

Looking to travel to Palo Alto in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Palo Alto generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 15°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C.

Palo Alto in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 8 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 186 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Palo Alto. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Palo Alto, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 186 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

* Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (27 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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

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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 Palo Alto in January?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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