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Capital Hill weather in January (United States of America)

Looking to travel to Capital Hill in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Capital Hill generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 1°C.

Capital Hill in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Rain is expected on roughly 6 days.

The city usually sees around 208 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 21%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 69 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
SunshineSunshine 208 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  

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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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 Capital Hill in January?

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 in January.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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