Merced in January

6.8out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 15°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.

15°CAvg high
5°CAvg low
8Rainy days (90 mm)
9:42 hDaylight
07:20Sunrise · 17:02 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 15°C
  • Some rain: about 8 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±5.4 days)

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in January varies a lot between years (±5.4 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

15° 5° J 18° 7° F 21° 9° M 25° 11° A 30° 14° M 34° 17° J 37° 20° J 36° 19° A 33° 17° S 27° 13° O 20° 8° N 15° 5° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 15°C5°C90 mm 8– – 6.8
February 18°C7°C80 mm 9– – 7.2
March 21°C9°C70 mm 8– – 7.9
April 25°C11°C32 mm 5– – 8.4
May 30°C14°C19 mm 3– – 8.5
June 34°C17°C4 mm 1– – 7.6
July 37°C20°C1 mm 0– – 6.9
August 36°C19°C1 mm 0– – 7.1
September 33°C17°C2 mm 0– – 7.9
October 27°C13°C21 mm 2– – 8.8
November 20°C8°C37 mm 5– – 8.1
December 15°C5°C76 mm 8– – 6.9

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Merced in January?

Daytime highs average 15°C and nights about 5°C.

When is the best time to visit Merced?

The best months are October, May, April.