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New England Weather in January

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

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

What to Expect in New England in January

New England, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. January in New England 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 Stowe at -3°C (27°F) to cold in Plymouth at 4°C (39°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -6°C (21°F) in Plymouth and -13°C (9°F) in Stowe. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in New England, the United States of America. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To explore the conditions in New England, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Burlington with an average of 49 mm (1.9 in) to high snowfall in Plymouth with 114 mm (4.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Boston gets approximately 162 hours of sunlight in January, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore New England by month

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

Best Places to Visit in New England in January

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

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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 New England

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

Temperature range in New England (January)

Precipitation variation in New England (January)

Boston

In January Boston generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
141 hours
162 hours
168 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions

Bar Harbor

In January Bar Harbor generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
159 mm (6.3 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions

Portsmouth

In January Portsmouth generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
134 hours
162 hours
171 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions

Providence

In January Providence generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
170 hours
173 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions

Burlington

In January Burlington generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly sun hours
93 hours
128 hours
150 hours
Monthly snowfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Boston 3°C (37°F) -5°C (23°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Bar Harbor 0°C (32°F) -9°C (16°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Portsmouth 1°C (34°F) -8°C (18°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Providence 3°C (37°F) -6°C (21°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Burlington -2°C (28°F) -11°C (12°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Hartford 3°C (37°F) -7°C (19°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)

New England weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

New England, the United States of America typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Boston average around 3°C (37°F), and temperatures drop to about -5°C (23°F) at night.

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

Boston averages a daytime maximum of 3°C (37°F) in January, with overnight lows close to -5°C (23°F).

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

Not particularly. Boston averages just 90 mm (3.5 in) of snow/rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for New England, the United States of America.

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

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

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

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