National Harbor weather in January (Maryland, United States of America)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in National Harbor during January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During January, National Harbor usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 7°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -2°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

National Harbor in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 144 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit National Harbor. April typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

National Harbor, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 144 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

* Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (7 KM, 4 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?

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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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