Georgia weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Georgia in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Georgia in January?
Georgia is a region in the United States of America. January in Georgia generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During January, winter is in full swing.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Dillard at 9°C to moderate in Saint Marys at 18°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Saint Marys and -4°C in Dillard. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tybee Island with an average of 56 mm to heavy rainfall in Helen with 165 mm. Atlanta enjoys a balanced 164 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Georgia in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Georgia climate page.
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Average weather in Atlanta
In January Atlanta generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Brunswick
In January Brunswick generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Kingsland
In January Kingsland generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Waycross
In January Waycross generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Jekyll Island
In January Jekyll Island generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Georgia, in the United States of America.
Is January the best time to visit Georgia?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Georgia with often poor weather in Atlanta.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Atlanta. On the other hand, the weather in January and February tend to be poor.
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