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Maryland weather in January

Are you planning a trip to Maryland in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Maryland in January?

Maryland is a region in the United States of America. January in Maryland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January falls during the winter season.

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in McHenry at 0°C to cold in Pocomoke City at 9°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C in Pocomoke City and -8°C in McHenry. 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 snow/rainfall in La Vale with an average of 60 mm to high snow/rainfall in McHenry with 118 mm.

For a closer look at January's conditions in Maryland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Maryland's yearly weather, check out our Maryland climate page.

Where to go in Maryland in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in Maryland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Maryland

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Maryland?

Average weather in Ocean City

In January Ocean City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ocean City
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
11°C 
2°C 
106 mm 
11 days 
poor 
7°C 
-2°C 
75 mm 
9 days 
poor 
7°C 
-2°C 
72 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Ocean City

Average weather in Baltimore

In January Baltimore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Baltimore
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
2°C 
130 hours 
115 mm 
11 days 
poor 
6°C 
-2°C 
144 hours 
75 mm 
10 days 
poor 
6°C 
-2°C 
152 hours 
77 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Baltimore

Average weather in Annapolis

In January Annapolis generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Annapolis
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
2°C 
130 hours 
105 mm 
11 days 
poor 
6°C 
-2°C 
144 hours 
73 mm 
10 days 
poor 
6°C 
-2°C 
152 hours 
66 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Annapolis

Average weather in Frederick

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

Frederick
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
8°C 
-1°C 
130 hours 
102 mm 
11 days 
poor 
5°C 
-5°C 
144 hours 
72 mm 
9 days 
poor 
6°C 
-5°C 
152 hours 
68 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Frederick

Average weather in Linthicum

In January Linthicum generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Linthicum
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
0°C 
130 hours 
111 mm 
11 days 
poor 
6°C 
-3°C 
144 hours 
75 mm 
10 days 
poor 
6°C 
-3°C 
152 hours 
76 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Linthicum

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

Is January the best time to visit Maryland?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Ocean City, January may not be the ideal time to visit Maryland.

Generally speaking, May and July provide perfect weather in Ocean City. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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