Weather in January in New Hampshire
Thinking about venturing to New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire in January?
New Hampshire is a region in the United States of America. January in New Hampshire generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -4°C in Waterville Valley to 2°C in Salem. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -8°C in Salem and -14°C in Waterville Valley. 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.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Littleton with an average of 53 mm to moderate snowfall in Waterville Valley with 98 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 162 hours of sunlight expected in Hampton Beach. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of New Hampshire in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our New Hampshire climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in New Hampshire?
Hampton Beach
In January Hampton Beach generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Portsmouth
In January Portsmouth generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Manchester
In January Manchester generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Nashua
In January Nashua generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Weirs Beach
In January Weirs Beach generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in New Hampshire, in the United States of America.
Is January the best time to visit New Hampshire?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Hampton Beach, January may not be the ideal time to visit New Hampshire.
On average, the best time to visit New Hampshire is in September with generally perfect weather in Hampton Beach. The weather in January, February, March, April, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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