Chapel Hill weather in January (North Carolina, United States of America)

Wondering what the weather is like in Chapel Hill during January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Chapel Hill includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Anticipate daytime highs near 10°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -1°C. Experience the year's most moderate temperatures in January.

Precipitation

Chapel Hill in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. As the driest month, you can expect little to no rain. This makes it perfect for outdoor events and activities. Enjoy the freedom from wet weather. Past climate data indicates that roughly 10 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 163 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Chapel Hill. April and October 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 Chapel Hill climate page with graphs.

 

Chapel Hill, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 163 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Raleigh, the United States of America (40 KM, 25 Miles).

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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 this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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