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Jamestown weather in January (Rhode Island, United States of America)

Is Jamestown a good destination in January, weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Jamestown generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 4°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -5°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Jamestown in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 170 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Jamestown. August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Jamestown, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 99 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 64% *  
SunshineSunshine 170 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 58% *  
* Data from: Providence, the United States of America (36 KM, 22 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.

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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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