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Ocean City weather in January (Maryland, United States of America)

How is the weather in Ocean City in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Ocean City generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 7°C, while night temperatures can drop to -2°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Ocean City in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ocean City. May and July typically offer 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 Ocean City climate page with graphs.

 

Ocean City, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 31%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 75 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 68%  

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 Ocean City in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 3°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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