Charlottesville weather in January (Virginia, United States of America)

How does the January weather in Charlottesville compare to other months? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Charlottesville usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is part of winter. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 7°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -3°C. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Charlottesville in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 10 days of snow/rain.

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

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

 

Charlottesville, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

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

Precipitation

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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?

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.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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