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Saco weather in January (Maine, United States of America)

Will it be warm or cold in Saco this January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Saco includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 1°C, cooling off to about -10°C at night. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Saco in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. The month is known for having the least precipitation of the year. Make the most of the sunshine and clear skies. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 11 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 162 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Saco. September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Saco, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 5°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 89 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 67% *  
SunshineSunshine 162 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 57% *  
* Data from: Portland, the United States of America (23 KM, 14 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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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 5°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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