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Chelsea weather in January (Massachusetts, United States of America)

How does the weather in Chelsea usually fare in January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of January in Chelsea typically includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in January. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 3°C. But by evening, they drop to around -5°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Chelsea in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 162 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Chelsea. August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Chelsea, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 5°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 89 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 63% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 25 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 162 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 56% *  
* Data from: Boston, the United States of America (2 KM, 1 Miles).

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.

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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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 5°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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