Delaware Weather in January

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

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Dover Newark Seaford Harrington

Planning a trip to Delaware, the United States of America this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Delaware in January

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C (39°F) in Talleyville to 7°C (45°F) in Seaford. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C (27°F) in Seaford and -4°C (25°F) in Talleyville. 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Delaware, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Fenwick Island with an average of 78 mm (3.1 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Seaford with 85 mm (3.3 in).

Explore Delaware by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Delaware — and find the best time to visit. (based on Dover)

January6°C (43°F) February7°C (45°F) March12°C (54°F) April18°C (64°F) May23°C (73°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August29°C (84°F) September26°C (79°F) October20°C (68°F) November14°C (57°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Delaware in January

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

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 Delaware

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Delaware, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Delaware (January)

Precipitation variation in Delaware (January)

Dover

In January Dover generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°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
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dover →

Newark

In January Newark generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
153 hours
156 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Newark →

Seaford

In January Seaford generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°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
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Seaford →

Harrington

In January Harrington generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°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
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Harrington →

Christiana

In January Christiana generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
153 hours
156 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Christiana →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Delaware, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Delaware in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dover 6°C (43°F) -3°C (27°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Newark 5°C (41°F) -4°C (25°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Seaford 7°C (45°F) -3°C (27°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Harrington 7°C (45°F) -3°C (27°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Christiana 5°C (41°F) -4°C (25°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Delaware City 5°C (41°F) -4°C (25°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)

Delaware weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Delaware, the United States of America typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Dover average around 6°C (43°F), and temperatures drop to about -3°C (27°F) at night.

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

Dover averages a daytime maximum of 6°C (43°F) in January, with overnight lows close to -3°C (27°F).

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

Not particularly. Dover averages just 83 mm (3.3 in) of snow/rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Delaware, the United States of America.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Dover, January may not be the ideal time to visit Delaware, the United States of America.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May offering mostly perfect weather in Dover. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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