Buffalo weather in January (Minnesota, United States of America)

Planning a trip to Buffalo in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Buffalo generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -15°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Buffalo in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 13 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Snow is expected on roughly 6 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 153 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Buffalo. July and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Buffalo, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -15°C  

Max Temperature -6°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 13 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 153 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

* Data from: Minneapolis, the United States of America (60 KM, 37 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Buffalo in January?

Visitors traveling to Buffalo should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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