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Cape Hatteras weather in January (North Carolina, United States of America)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Cape Hatteras during January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

January in Cape Hatteras generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 12°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 4°C.

Precipitation

Cape Hatteras in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 9 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 152 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Cape Hatteras. May and June typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and February tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cape Hatteras climate page with graphs.

 

Cape Hatteras, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 31%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 106 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 75%  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 152 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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