San Francisco weather in January
January in San Francisco averages 58°F by day and 47°F at night, with 4.4 inches of precipitation. It is the 12th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
- Average high
- 58°F-0° vs December
- Average low
- 47°F0 nights below freezing
- Precipitation
- 4.4 in8 days with 0.1 in. or more
- Snow
- 0.0 in0 days at 90°F+
Is January a good time to visit San Francisco?
January is cool, with highs around 58°F. The most comfortable months overall are March to November.
What to do in San Francisco in January
Mix it up: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, M. H. de Young Memorial Museum, California Academy of Sciences. All things to do in San Francisco.
On January 15 the sun rises at 7:24 am and sets at 5:14 pm, giving 9h 51m of daylight. Daylight all year.
What to pack for San Francisco in January
- Long sleeves, a warm jacket and closed shoes
- An umbrella or rain jacket
Based on 30-year averages, not a forecast. Check the forecast a few days before you go.
January nearby
| City | Distance | High | Low | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 58°F | 47°F | 4.4 in | |
| Daly City, CA | 5 mi | 59°F | 46°F | 3.9 in |
| Alameda, CA | 10 mi | 58°F | 42°F | 3.4 in |
| Oakland, CA | 10 mi | 60°F | 45°F | 4.4 in |
| Berkeley, CA | 10 mi | 59°F | 43°F | 4.8 in |
| Richmond, CA | 12 mi | 58°F | 44°F | 4.8 in |
| San Leandro, CA | 16 mi | 59°F | 43°F | 2.9 in |
Warmer places in January
Big cities with comfortable January highs between 68°F and 86°F:
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in San Francisco in January?
In January, San Francisco averages a high of 58°F and a low of 47°F, with 4.4 inches of precipitation (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
Is January a good time to visit San Francisco?
January is cool to cold in San Francisco, with average highs of 58°F. Pack warm layers.
Does it snow in San Francisco in January?
Rarely. The January snowfall normal is under half an inch.
Before and after: San Francisco in December and San Francisco in February. All twelve months: San Francisco weather by month.
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals, station San Francisco Downtown, CA, 0.5 miles from the city center; snowfall from San Francisco Oceanside, CA.