Nantucket Weather in January

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

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Planning a getaway to Nantucket, the United States of America this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Nantucket in January

Nantucket, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. January in Nantucket generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) in Nantucket. January is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

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

Precipitation

January is a rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 104 mm (4.1 in) in Nantucket.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Nantucket receives about 147 hours of sunlight in January, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Nantucket by month

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

January4°C (39°F) February4°C (39°F) March7°C (45°F) April11°C (52°F) May16°C (61°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September22°C (72°F) October17°C (63°F) November12°C (54°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Nantucket in January

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

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 Nantucket

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Nantucket, the United States of America?

Nantucket

In January Nantucket generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
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December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
147 hours
169 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Nantucket weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Nantucket, the United States of America typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Nantucket average around 4°C (39°F), and temperatures drop to about -3°C (27°F) at night.

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

Nantucket averages a daytime maximum of 4°C (39°F) in January, with overnight lows close to -3°C (27°F).

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

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in Nantucket, the United States of America. Average snow/rainfall in Nantucket sits around 104 mm (4.1 in).

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

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Nantucket, the United States of America due to the typically poor weather in Nantucket.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Nantucket. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Nantucket.

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