Columbia weather in January (Maryland, United States of America)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Columbia this January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Columbia includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 6°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -4°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Columbia in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 144 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Columbia. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Columbia, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 144 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (43 KM, 26 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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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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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