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Buffalo weather in January (New York State, United States of America)

Planning a trip to Buffalo in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Buffalo generally has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 0°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -7°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Buffalo in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 20 days.

The city usually sees around 93 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Buffalo. May, July, August and September 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 Buffalo climate page with graphs.

 

Buffalo, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 67%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 75 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 76%  
SunshineSunshine 93 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 31%  

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.

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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 Buffalo in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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