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New Bedford weather in January (Massachusetts, United States of America)

What is the weather forecast for New Bedford in January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of January in New Bedford typically brings low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January marks the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 4°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -5°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

New Bedford in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 12 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 170 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit New Bedford. July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

New Bedford, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 104 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 64% *  
SunshineSunshine 170 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 58% *  
* Data from: Providence, the United States of America (44 KM, 27 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

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