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Rockville weather in January (Maryland, United States of America)

How does the January weather in Rockville compare to other months? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In January, Rockville tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in January. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 5°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -4°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Rockville in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 10 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 144 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Rockville. August typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Rockville, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 71 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 62% *  
SunshineSunshine 144 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48% *  
Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (27 KM, 17 Miles).

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.

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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