Glacier weather in January (United States of America)

Is Glacier a good destination in January, weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During January, Glacier usually has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Expect temperatures to climb to 4°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -1°C. This month is marked by cold temperatures, so wearing layers is key to staying warm. Don't be caught off-guard by the cold.

Precipitation

Glacier in January falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 287 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 23 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 63 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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

 

Glacier, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 77%  

Precipitation 287 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 63 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bellingham, the United States of America (41 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.

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?

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

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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