New Haven weather in January (Connecticut, United States of America)

What can you expect from the weather in New Haven during January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, New Haven typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 4°C, while nights can cool down to about -6°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

New Haven in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Typically around 12 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

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 New Haven. July 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 New Haven climate page with graphs.

 

New Haven, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 87 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 64% *  
SunshineSunshine 169 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 58% *  
* Data from: Hartford, the United States of America (54 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January and which places have the best weather 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 New Haven in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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