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Port Townsend Weather in January

During January, Port Townsend experiences low daytime temperatures of 8°C (46°F) and cooler nights around 3°C (37°F). As part of the winter season, expect quite a bit of rainfall. Around 70 mm (2.8 in) is typical.

Rainfall in Port Townsend in January

Past climate data indicates that roughly 16 days will see rain, totalling around 70 mm (2.8 in) for the month. Rain is frequent but mostly light this month, with brief showers more common than heavy downpours.

Temperature in Port Townsend in January

Daytime highs in Port Townsend in January reach 8°C (46°F), with nights around 3°C (37°F). January is part of the winter season. The days stay cool from start to finish. Layering up well will make outdoor time much more comfortable. At 3°C (37°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Port Townsend in January

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 74 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Port Townsend. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Port Townsend Temperature in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C (37°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C (46°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 70 mm (2.8 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 74 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 27% *  
* Data from: Friday Harbor, the United States of America (49 KM, 30 Miles).

Best Places in the United States of America in January

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Port Townsend in January

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Port Townsend in January. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Port Townsend in January

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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