What is the weather like in Monterey vs San Francisco in January?

In January, Monterey averages 16°C high / 8°C low with about 86 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 123 mm.

Monterey vs San Francisco in January

San Francisco is the better pick in January — 68 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air, while Monterey is cool, rainy, clean air.

Monterey vs San Francisco — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Monterey	🇺🇸 San Francisco
Comfort score	62/100 (C)	68/100 (C)
Feels-like high	15°C	13°C
Avg high / low	16° / 8°	15° / 9°
Rainfall	86 mm	123 mm
Rainy days	8	10
Humidity	79%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	34	45

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Monterey vs San Francisco in January — FAQ

Is January better in Monterey or San Francisco?: San Francisco is the better pick in January — 68 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air, while Monterey is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Monterey vs San Francisco in January?: In January, Monterey averages 16°C high / 8°C low with about 86 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 123 mm.