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Barnstable weather in January (Massachusetts, United States of America)

What weather conditions can you expect in Barnstable this January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Barnstable typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 4°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -5°C. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

Barnstable in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 13 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 147 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Barnstable. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Barnstable, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 106 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
SunshineSunshine 147 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Nantucket, the United States of America (49 KM, 30 Miles).

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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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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