Durham weather in January (North Carolina, United States of America)

How is the weather in Durham in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Durham typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 10°C. But by evening, they drop to around -2°C. During this period, the city experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

Durham in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The city usually sees around 163 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Durham. April and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Durham, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 163 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: Raleigh, the United States of America (33 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January and which places have the best weather 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 Durham in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Durham.

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