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Montpelier weather in January (Vermont, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Montpelier in January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of January in Montpelier typically brings very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach -2°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -13°C. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Montpelier in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see snow.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 128 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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

 

Montpelier, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 62 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 128 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 44% *  
Data from: Burlington, the United States of America (55 KM, 34 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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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?

Visitors traveling to Montpelier should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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