Weather · January
Fresno weather in January
Average highs of 55°F, lows of 41°F and 2.2 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
January is Fresno’s 11th warmest month, with average highs of 55°F and lows of 41°F. That is about the same as December, and 21° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 55°F
- Average low
- 41°F
- Precipitation
- 2.2 in
- Wet days
- 8
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:10 AM · 5:05 PM
January across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in January
- Cool days: a warm jacket and long pants, plus layers for the swing between morning and afternoon.
January is good for
- Outdoor dining and patios
- Day trips around the region
January compared with the months around it
Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Fresno and today’s forecast.
Questions
How hot does it get in Fresno in January?
Average highs are 55°F and average lows 41°F, for a daily mean of 48°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Fresno in January?
January averages 2.2 in of precipitation over about 8 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Fresno in January?
Around mid-January the sun rises about 7:10 AM and sets about 5:05 PM, for roughly 9.9 hours of daylight.
Is January a good time to visit Fresno?
The mildest months for visiting are April, May, October. January is cool.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Fresno Yosemite Intl Ap station (4.7 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for January 15 at the city’s coordinates.
