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

What's the typical weather in Ocean City for January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In January, Ocean City usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 7°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -2°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Ocean City in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. You can typically expect 9 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

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 Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Water Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 68%  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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. 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.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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