Great Barrington weather in January (Massachusetts, United States of America)

Will it be warm or cold in Great Barrington this January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In January, Great Barrington typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 1°C. At night, they generally drop to -10°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Great Barrington in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 13 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With about 170 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 Great Barrington. May generally stands out with 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 Great Barrington climate page with graphs.

 

Great Barrington, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 170 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 58% *  

Data from: Springfield, the United States of America (64 KM, 40 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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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