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

Will it be rainy or sunny in Dedham this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During January, Dedham usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in January. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 3°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -7°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Dedham in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 12 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

With about 162 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Dedham. May, July and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dedham, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 5°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 93 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 (17 KM, 11 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. 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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