Princeton weather in January (New Jersey, United States of America)

Can you expect sunny skies in Princeton in January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Princeton typically includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 4°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -6°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Princeton in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 11 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With about 163 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Princeton. September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Princeton, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 163 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 54% *  

Data from: Trenton, the United States of America (16 KM, 10 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

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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?

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