Block Island Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Block Island, the United States of America in January.

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New Shoreham

Planning a getaway to Block Island, the United States of America this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Block Island in January

Block Island, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. January in Block Island generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) in New Shoreham. In many regions in the United States of America, January is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

To explore the conditions in Block Island, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 85 mm (3.3 in) in New Shoreham.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. New Shoreham gets approximately 170 hours of sunlight in January, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Block Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Block Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on New Shoreham)

January4°C (39°F) February4°C (39°F) March7°C (45°F) April12°C (54°F) May17°C (63°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°F) September22°C (72°F) October17°C (63°F) November12°C (54°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Block Island in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Block Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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).

Popular Destinations in Block Island

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Block Island, the United States of America?

New Shoreham

In January New Shoreham generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
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December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
170 hours
173 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Block Island, in the United States of America.

Block Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Block Island, the United States of America in January?

Block Island, the United States of America typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in New Shoreham average around 4°C (39°F), and temperatures drop to about -3°C (27°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Block Island, the United States of America in January?

New Shoreham averages a daytime maximum of 4°C (39°F) in January, with overnight lows close to -3°C (27°F).

Does Block Island, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Not particularly. New Shoreham averages just 85 mm (3.3 in) of snow/rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Block Island, the United States of America.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Block Island, the United States of America?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Block Island, the United States of America due to the typically poor weather in New Shoreham.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in New Shoreham. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Block Island.

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