Weather in January in The Catskills
Are you planning a trip a to the Catskills in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in the Catskills in January?
The Catskills is a region in the United States of America. January in the Catskills generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Catskill Mountains at 0°C to cold in Kingston at 2°C. At night it cools down to -9°C in Kingston and -12°C in Catskill Mountains. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Catskill Mountains with an average of 74 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Kingston with 88 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Catskill Mountains.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Catskills in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Catskills climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 4 most popular destinations in the Catskills?
Catskill Mountains
In January Catskill Mountains generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kingston
In January Kingston generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Woodstock
In January Woodstock generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Saugerties
In January Saugerties generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Catskills, in the United States of America.
Is January the best time to visit the Catskills?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to the Catskills with often poor weather in Catskill Mountains.
Generally speaking, May provides perfect weather in Catskill Mountains. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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