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San Mateo weather in January (California, United States of America)

What kind of weather does January bring to San Mateo? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in San Mateo includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 15°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

Precipitation

San Mateo in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 9 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 186 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit San Mateo. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer 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 San Mateo climate page with graphs.

 

San Mateo, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 12°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 63 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 186 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 61% *  
Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (10 KM, 6 Miles).

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.

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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?

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. With a water temperature of around 12°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
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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