Rochester weather in January (Minnesota, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Rochester in January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Rochester typically experiences very low temperatures and low snowfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about -5°C. At night, they generally drop to -15°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Rochester in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. The driest month offers ideal conditions for outdoor fun and exploration. Enjoy the dry spell without the worry of rain disruptions. Historically, approximately 7 days this month are expected to have snow.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Rochester. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rochester climate page with graphs.

 

Rochester, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -15°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 18 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 76%  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Rochester should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Rochester.

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