San Francisco in January
January in San Francisco brings highs around 58°F (14°C), lows near 47°F and about 11 rainy days. The sun sets around 5:14 pm. It's a good month for sightseeing, if not the best.
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What January is good for in San Francisco
Each activity rated for January's weather.
Cooking classesAny month
Food toursGood in January
Walking toursGood in January
Zipline toursGood in January
Wine toursGood in January
Bike toursGood in January
Segway toursGood in January
Private toursGood in January
Jeep toursGood in January
Hot air balloon ridesFair in January
Helicopter toursFair in January
Boat toursOff season in January
Sunset cruisesOff season in January
January next to December and February
| Month | December | January | February |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 58°F (14°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 60°F (16°C) |
| Low | 47°F (8°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 48°F (9°C) |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Sunset | 4:52 pm | 5:14 pm | 5:48 pm |
| Daylight | 9 h 34 min | 9 h 50 min | 10 h 49 min |
Averages for San Francisco, 1991–2020; sunrise and sunset on the 15th.
Tours in San Francisco
San Francisco Love TourFrom $99View 
San Francisco City Lights CruiseFrom $58View 
San Francisco Ghost Tours: Gold and Ghouls TourFrom $26View 
GoCar San Francisco TourFrom $99View 
San Francisco Bay CruiseFrom $39View 
San Francisco Golden Gate Bay CruiseFrom $35View
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Questions
Is January a good time to visit San Francisco?
It's a good month for sightseeing, if not the best. The most comfortable months overall are May, June, July, August, September and October.
How hot is San Francisco in January?
Average highs are about 58°F (14°C) and lows about 47°F (8°C).
Does it rain much in San Francisco in January?
January averages 11 rainy days, against 12 in the wettest month.
