San Mateo weather in January (California, United States of America)
What can you expect from the weather in San Mateo during January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.
In January, San Mateo generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 15°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.
San Mateo in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 9 days of rain.
The city usually sees around 186 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
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 Temperature
6°C
Max Temperature
15°C
Water Temperature
12°C *
Chance of Rain
30%
Precipitation
63 mm
Rainy days
9 days
Humidity
80% *
Windspeed
11 km/h *
Sunshine
186 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
61% *
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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So, what should you wear in San Mateo 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. 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 in January.
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