Portsmouth weather in January (Virginia, United States of America)

Interested in knowing the climate of Portsmouth in January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During January, Portsmouth usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Daytime temperatures hover around 10°C, while nights can cool down to about 0°C. This month is marked by the mildest temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Portsmouth in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 173 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Portsmouth. April typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Portsmouth, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 173 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

* Data from: Hampton, the United States of America (22 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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Weather conditions Weather

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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