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Jekyll Island weather in January (Georgia, United States of America)

Looking to travel to Jekyll Island in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Jekyll Island generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 6°C. This period usually represents the year's more moderate temperatures, but it's far from being chilly.

Jekyll Island in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 188 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Jekyll Island, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 29%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 63 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 65% *  
SunshineSunshine 188 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 59% *  
* Data from: Jacksonville, the United States of America (68 KM, 42 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January and which places have the best weather 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 Jekyll Island in January?

For visitors traveling to Jekyll Island, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Barbeque
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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