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

Curious about the climate in Gloucester this January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In January, Gloucester tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 3°C, while nights can cool down to about -5°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Precipitation

Gloucester in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. On average, there are about 12 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 162 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 Gloucester. July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gloucester, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 63% *  

Sunshine 162 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Boston, the United States of America (41 KM, 25 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?

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

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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