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

How does the January weather in Folly Beach compare to other months? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Folly Beach includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 15°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 5°C. With the most moderate temperatures of the year, January offers a break from extremes.

Precipitation

Folly Beach in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 10 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 181 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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

 

Folly Beach, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 181 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Charleston, the United States of America (14 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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Weather conditions Weather

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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?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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