Capital Hill weather in January (United States of America)

What does the weather outlook for Capital Hill look like in January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Capital Hill typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in January. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 17°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 1°C.

Precipitation

Capital Hill in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. You can typically expect 6 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 208 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Capital Hill. March, April, May, June, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January 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 Capital Hill climate page with graphs.

 

Capital Hill, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Sunshine 208 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

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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?

For visitors traveling to Capital Hill, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Capital Hill.

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