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Biddeford weather in January (Maine, United States of America)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Biddeford during January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Biddeford generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 1°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -10°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Biddeford in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. The month is known for having the least precipitation of the year. Make the most of the sunshine and clear skies. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 11 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 162 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Biddeford. September typically offers 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 Biddeford climate page with graphs.

 

Biddeford, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 5°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 88 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 67% *  
SunshineSunshine 162 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 57% *  
Data from: Portland, the United States of America (24 KM, 15 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. With a water temperature of around 5°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
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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