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Manchester weather in January (Connecticut, United States of America)

Is Manchester a good destination in January, weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In January, Manchester tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 2°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -7°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Manchester in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Expect around 11 days of snow/rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 169 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 Manchester. May and September generally stand out with 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 Manchester climate page with graphs.

 

Manchester, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 80 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 64% *  
SunshineSunshine 169 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 58% *  
Data from: Hartford, the United States of America (13 KM, 8 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

Interested in more climate information?

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