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San Francisco weather in January (Spain)

Is San Francisco a good destination in January, weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, January in San Francisco includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 16°C. At night, they generally drop to 10°C. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year. However, the temperature is still pleasant and it won't ever get really cold.

Precipitation

San Francisco in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 13 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 182 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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San Francisco, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 62 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 2 m/s *  
SunshineSunshine 182 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 60% *  
Data from: Málaga, Spain (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in Spain in January

Find out more about the weather in Spain and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

For visitors traveling to San Francisco, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Barbeque
6/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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