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

Wondering what the weather is like in San Rafael during January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In January, San Rafael typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 14°C. At night, they generally drop to 6°C.

Precipitation

San Rafael in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

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

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit San Rafael. 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 San Rafael climate page with graphs.

 

San Rafael, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 127 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
SunshineSunshine 186 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 61% *  
Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (41 KM, 25 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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