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San Jose in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for San Jose in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in San Jose in January 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to San Jose in January? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +75°F and about 11 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 16 rainy days and 136 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in San Jose;

Average weather

☀️
+75°F
Avg. max. temperature
+55°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
136 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: San Jose has good weather in January.

Average temperature in San Jose in January

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

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +79°F with a maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +57°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +77°F to +81°F.

Is San Jose warm or cold in January?

San Jose is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +75°F to +75°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +63°F to +61°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

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

Climate in San Jose in January

San Jose weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+75°F+75°F+77°F
Min. temperature
+55°F+55°F+55°F
Max. temperature
+82°F+84°F+84°F
Rainfall
270 mm136 mm86 mm
Wind
3 m/s4 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
74%69%67%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1013 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
51114
Cloudy days
243
Rainy days
241611
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as good as in December. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +75°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 270 mm to 136 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 74% to 69%. Winds are stronger in comparison to December, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 5 to 11.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in San Jose is gradually increasing during January, going from 5 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in San Jose based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 84%, leading to total precipitation of around 75 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 26 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
San Jose wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 100% chance of precipitation and 761 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 38% chance of precipitation and 86 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in San Jose?

This is the weather in San Jose in January 2023:
1 January
☀️
+77°F
2 January
☀️
+78°F
3 January
🌧️
+81°F
4 January
🌧️
+79°F
5 January
☀️
+79°F
6 January
🌧️
+81°F
7 January
☀️
+75°F
8 January
☀️
+80°F
9 January
☀️
+79°F
10 January
☀️
+75°F
11 January
☀️
+77°F
12 January
☀️
+81°F
13 January
☀️
+81°F
14 January
🌧️
+79°F
15 January
🌧️
+82°F
16 January
🌧️
+77°F
17 January
☀️
+80°F
18 January
☀️
+79°F
19 January
🌧️
+79°F
20 January
☀️
+81°F
21 January
🌧️
+81°F
22 January
☀️
+81°F
23 January
☀️
+79°F
24 January
☀️
+83°F
25 January
☀️
+84°F
26 January
☀️
+81°F
27 January
☀️
+79°F
28 January
☀️
+79°F
29 January
☀️
+79°F
30 January
☀️
+76°F
31 January
🌧️
+80°F
In January 2023 San Jose had 22 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +75°F. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 92% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 1 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 2018 (+77°F) and the highest in 1998 (+85°F). The driest year was 1998 with only 9 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 277 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in San Jose in January:

Is January a good time to visit San Jose?

January is a really good time to go to San Jose. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit San Jose.

Can you sunbathe in San Jose in January?

January is warm in San Jose. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is San Jose rainy in January?

San Jose 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 San Jose in January?

The amount of sunny days in San Jose during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Monthly weather in San Jose

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in San Jose, 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.