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

Is Lowell a good destination in January, weather-wise? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Lowell typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 2°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -9°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Lowell in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. On average, there are about 12 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

With about 162 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 Lowell. September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lowell, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 63% *  

Sunshine 162 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Boston, the United States of America (37 KM, 23 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

5/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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