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Weather in January in Maryland

Thinking about venturing to Maryland this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

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.

Temperatures

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.

For specific regional insights in Maryland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

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 an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Maryland climate page.

Where to go in Maryland in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Maryland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United States of America, check out our Maryland's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
18°C 
10°C 
1148 mm 
126 days 
pleasant 
January January
7°C 
-2°C 
75 mm 
9 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
7°C 
-2°C 
72 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Ocean City

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
19°C 
10°C 
2,520 hours 
1254 mm 
128 days 
pleasant 
January January
6°C 
-2°C 
144 hours 
75 mm 
10 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
6°C 
-2°C 
152 hours 
77 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Baltimore

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
18°C 
10°C 
2,520 hours 
1203 mm 
128 days 
pleasant 
January January
6°C 
-2°C 
144 hours 
73 mm 
10 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
6°C 
-2°C 
152 hours 
66 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Annapolis

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
19°C 
7°C 
2,520 hours 
1123 mm 
132 days 
pleasant 
January January
5°C 
-5°C 
144 hours 
72 mm 
9 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
6°C 
-5°C 
152 hours 
68 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Frederick

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
19°C 
9°C 
2,520 hours 
1246 mm 
128 days 
pleasant 
January January
6°C 
-3°C 
144 hours 
75 mm 
10 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Maryland.

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