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San Francisco in January

Find out everything about the water temperature in San Francisco in January. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in January for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in January
Minimum:

73.9 °F

Average:

80.9 °F

Maximum:

84.7 °F

Sea water temperature in San Francisco in January

In the city of San Francisco, the month of January is a great time for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 73.9°F on January 28, 2019, with an average temperature being 80.9°F and a maximum temperature reaching 84.7°F on January 2, 2024.

The watter temperature range during this month provides a satisfying and enjoyable experience in the water. In January, the sea temperature remains relatively stable. The average temperature stays close to 80.9°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
Jan 1 82.0°F 84.3°F 80.5°F
Jan 2 81.9°F 84.7°F 80.0°F
Jan 3 81.9°F 84.0°F 80.0°F
Jan 4 81.9°F 84.0°F 81.1°F
Jan 5 81.9°F 83.4°F 82.1°F
Jan 6 81.9°F 83.6°F 81.6°F
Jan 7 81.8°F 83.4°F 81.4°F
Jan 8 81.7°F 83.4°F 81.3°F
Jan 9 81.6°F 83.4°F 81.1°F
Jan 10 81.5°F 83.1°F 80.1°F
Jan 11 81.5°F 83.8°F 81.1°F
Jan 12 81.6°F 84.1°F 81.6°F
Jan 13 81.5°F 83.2°F 81.7°F
Jan 14 81.3°F 83.4°F 81.5°F
Jan 15 81.1°F 83.6°F 81.1°F
Jan 16 81.1°F 83.7°F 80.8°F
Jan 17 81.0°F 83.6°F 80.7°F
Jan 18 80.7°F 83.4°F 80.0°F
Jan 19 80.5°F 83.6°F 80.7°F
Jan 20 80.4°F 83.4°F 80.8°F
Jan 21 80.2°F 83.1°F 82.1°F
Jan 22 80.4°F 82.9°F 81.8°F
Jan 23 80.2°F 82.7°F 81.1°F
Jan 24 80.1°F 82.5°F 81.6°F
Jan 25 80.1°F 81.8°F 81.9°F
Jan 26 79.9°F 81.7°F 82.0°F
Jan 27 80.1°F 82.0°F 83.0°F
Jan 28 79.9°F 82.7°F 82.9°F
Jan 29 79.8°F 82.7°F 82.3°F
Jan 30 79.6°F 82.5°F 81.7°F
Jan 31 79.8°F 82.1°F 80.9°F

Sea water temperature in San Francisco by month

In San Francisco, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round. The warmest water in San Francisco was recorded on September 6, 2023, reaching a 87.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 23, 2023, dipping to 73.1°F. The average readings by season are 80.4°F in Winter, 80.4°F in Spring, 83.9°F in Summer, and 83.8°F in Autumn. January's average temperature is a slight drop from December's average of 82.6°F. In February, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 77.8°F.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Panamá 82.7°F 1mi
Veracruz 82.8°F 10mi
San José 82.7°F 16mi
Miramar 84.2°F 42mi
San José 82.4°F 42mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from San Francisco