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

Planning a trip to Sacramento in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Sacramento generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 14°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 3°C.

Sacramento in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Typically around 8 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 145 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April, May, June, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sacramento, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 27%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 67 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 83%  
SunshineSunshine 145 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48%  

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 Sacramento 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

Interested in more climate information?

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