Bellingham weather in January (Washington State, United States of America)

Is January a good time to explore Bellingham weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Bellingham usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 7°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 1°C.

Precipitation

Bellingham in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 144 mm for the month. You can typically expect 20 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 63 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Bellingham. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bellingham, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 144 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 63 hours  

Percentage 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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