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San Francisco weather in January

Long-run climate averages for San Francisco, CA in January, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

January at a glance

In January, San Francisco averages 57°F by day and 47°F at night. It is the wettest month of the year here.

January in San Francisco averages a daytime high of 57°F and an overnight low of 47°F, which reads as cool for this part of the world. It is among the three coldest months of the year here. It is also the wettest month, so build rain into any plan. Across the whole year San Francisco sees roughly 33 inches of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like — for that, see the live San Francisco forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

San Francisco weather by month

what to expect in San Francisco through the year

Here is San Francisco's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to San Francisco by season.

Jan
57°
47°
Cool
Wettest
Feb
56°
45°
Cool
Mar
56°
47°
Cool
Apr
59°
48°
Mild
May
62°
52°
Mild
Jun
65°
54°
Mild
Jul
68°
56°
Mild
Aug
70°
57°
Mild
Sep
69°
57°
Mild
Oct
73°
55°
Warm
Nov
62°
50°
Mild
Dec
59°
48°
Mild

Common questions

How warm is San Francisco in January?
San Francisco averages a daytime high of 57°F in January, with overnight lows around 47°F. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast — for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is January a good time to visit San Francisco?
The most comfortable time to visit San Francisco is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in San Francisco in January?
January is the wettest month of the year in San Francisco, out of roughly 33 inches of precipitation across the year.

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