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Sacramento in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Sacramento in January and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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January

Weather in Sacramento in January 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
January could be a good time to visit Sacramento, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +57°F, and there are typically 8 sunny days in January. However, expect about 12 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 112 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Sacramento;
  • January is usually the wettest month of the year in Sacramento;

Average weather

☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+23°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
112 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sacramento has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Sacramento in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sacramento for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +57°F with a maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +34°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +59°F to +55°F.

Is Sacramento warm or cold in January?

Sacramento is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +57°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +39°F to +41°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is the coldest month in Sacramento, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Sacramento in January

Sacramento weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+57°F+57°F+63°F
Min. temperature
+18°F+23°F+23°F
Max. temperature
+72°F+75°F+77°F
Rainfall
103 mm112 mm105 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
77%79%73%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1019 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
9811
Cloudy days
10117
Rainy days
121211
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +57°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 103 mm to 112 mm. Humidity rises from 77% to 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in December to 8 in January.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Sacramento in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Sacramento is gradually decreasing during January, going from 10 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Sacramento based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 276 mm, with a 58% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 41 mm, which is moderate rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
January is one of the rainiest months in Sacramento, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Sacramento wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 112 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Sacramento?

This is the weather in Sacramento in January 2023:
1 January
☀️
+59°F
2 January
☀️
+57°F
3 January
🌫️
+48°F
4 January
🌫️
+59°F
5 January
🌧️
+62°F
6 January
🌧️
+59°F
7 January
☀️
+58°F
8 January
🌧️
+59°F
9 January
🌫️
+59°F
10 January
🌧️
+58°F
11 January
🌧️
+55°F
12 January
☀️
+65°F
13 January
☀️
+64°F
14 January
🌧️
+59°F
15 January
🌧️
+53°F
16 January
🌧️
+55°F
17 January
☀️
+54°F
18 January
☀️
+54°F
19 January
🌫️
+53°F
20 January
☀️
+54°F
21 January
☀️
+53°F
22 January
☀️
+56°F
23 January
☀️
+59°F
24 January
☀️
+61°F
25 January
🌫️
+65°F
26 January
☀️
+66°F
27 January
☀️
+62°F
28 January
🌫️
+60°F
29 January
☀️
+59°F
30 January
☀️
+53°F
31 January
☀️
+55°F
In January 2023 Sacramento had 17 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +48°F. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 21 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Sacramento climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Sacramento in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+72°F) and the highest in 2014 (+78°F). The driest year was 2013 with only 192 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1983 with 1202 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sacramento in January:

Is January a good time to visit Sacramento?

It’s always a good time to visit Sacramento, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Sacramento in January?

January has mild temperatures in Sacramento. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Sacramento rainy in January?

Sacramento is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Sacramento in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sacramento in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

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Monthly weather in Sacramento

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sacramento, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.