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Columbia weather in January (South Carolina, United States of America)

What is the weather forecast for Columbia 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 Columbia typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January marks the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 14°C. At night, it falls to around 1°C. With moderate temperatures, January stands out as the chilliest month of the year.

Precipitation

Columbia in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Expect the least amount of rain this month, providing an excellent opportunity for outdoor activities. Enjoy the freedom of clear skies and dry conditions. Typically, you can expect about 9 days of rain this month.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures March, April and May generally stand out with the best circumstances. While July and December tend to showcase 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 TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 72 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 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.

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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?

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.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Barbeque
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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