Golden Gate National Recreation Area in January
In January, Golden Gate National Recreation Area averages a high of 57°F and a low of 42°F, with 8.8 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 1,004,000 people visit, the 11th busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 9 hours 48 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 57° / 42°F
- Precipitation
- 8.8in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 9h 48m
- Visitors
- 1,004,000
- Crowds
- Busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: May (very busy), June (very busy) and October (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Kentfield, CA, 7.8 miles from the park's center, 145 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in January
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Point National Historic Site | 58° / 47° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Point Reyes National Seashore | 56° / 45° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park | 58° / 47° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Pinnacles National Park | 63° / 34° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Yosemite National Park | 48° / 29° | Quiet | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Golden Gate National Recreation Area on nps.gov
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