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High 23°C / low 15°C. Sunny most days.
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September, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 23 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 15 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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October, High crowds, average high temperature 21 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 14 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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November, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 17 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 11 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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December, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 14 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 9 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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January, Low crowds, average high temperature 15 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 9 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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February, Low crowds, average high temperature 15 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 9 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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March, Low crowds, average high temperature 16 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 9 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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April, Low crowds, average high temperature 17 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 10 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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May, High crowds, average high temperature 18 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 11 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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June, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 21 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 13 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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July, High crowds, average high temperature 22 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 14 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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August, High crowds, average high temperature 23 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 15 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Central San Mateo expensive to stay in?
You can find great hotels from ฿3,213 in Central San Mateo to suit a range of budgets. If you're looking for an affordable stay in Central San Mateo, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG is a great low-cost option. To find the best low-cost hotel on Hotels.com that meets your needs, apply your search filters and then sort hotels by "Price: low to high".
How can I find discounted rates and deals for Central San Mateo hotels?
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Can I receive a refund if I cancel my Central San Mateo hotel booking?
The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel your booking. Some Central San Mateo hotels require you to cancel more than 24 hours before check-in, so look at your booking beforehand. For extra peace of mind before you book, filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property".
Is it worth staying in Central San Mateo?
You're spoilt for choice with 41 hotels in the area so it's easy to find your perfect somewhere. Basing yourself in Central San Mateo makes it easy to explore San Mateo, including the areas of Redwood Shores and Hillsborough.
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What's Central San Mateo like?

If you're in search of the perfect area to explore, why not consider Central San Mateo? Take time to see places such as The San Mateo Japanese Garden and Cinemark Century San Mateo 12 while you're here. San Mateo County Event Center and Hillsdale Shopping Center are two places to visit nearby.

How to get to Central San Mateo

Flying to:

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 5 mi (8 km) from Central San Mateo
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL), 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Central San Mateo
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.), 12 mi (19.3 km) from Central San Mateo

Travelling to Central San Mateo by train

You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:

  • San Mateo Station
  • Hayward Park Station

Things to see and do in and around Central San Mateo

Things to see near Central San Mateo:

  • San Mateo County Event Center (1.8 mi/3 km away)
  • Bayfront Park (4 mi/6.4 km away)
  • Bay Meadows Park (2 mi/3.2 km away)
  • Lakeshore Park Beach (2.3 mi/3.8 km away)
  • Sugarloaf Mountain (2.9 mi/4.6 km away)

Things to do near Central San Mateo:

  • The San Mateo Japanese Garden (0.1 mi/0.2 km away)
  • Hillsdale Shopping Center (2.3 mi/3.6 km away)
  • Crystal Springs Golf Course (3.1 mi/4.9 km away)
  • Millbrae Square Shopping Center (4.8 mi/7.7 km away)
  • Poplar Creek Golf Course (1.6 mi/2.6 km away)

When is the best time to visit San Mateo?

  • Hottest months: September, August, July, October (average 18°C)
  • Coldest months: February, January, December, March (average 12°C)
  • Rainiest months: December, January, March, February (average 91 mm of rainfall)

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