Orleans weather in January (Massachusetts, United States of America)

Is Orleans a good destination in January, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Orleans typically brings low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 4°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -3°C. With the arrival of this cold month, make sure you're dressed in warm clothing. It's important to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Orleans in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 14 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 147 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Orleans. 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 Orleans climate page with graphs.

 

Orleans, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 147 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nantucket, the United States of America (57 KM, 35 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.

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

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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