Olympia weather in January (Washington State, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Olympia in January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

January in Olympia generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Winter occurs in January. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 8°C, while night temperatures can drop to 1°C.

Precipitation

Olympia in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 205 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 66 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Olympia. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Olympia, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 205 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 66 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

Data from: Tacoma, the United States of America (41 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Olympia.

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