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South Orleans weather in January (Massachusetts, United States of America)

Is South Orleans a good destination in January, weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In January, South Orleans typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 4°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -4°C. The month brings very cold weather, so dressing warmly is essential. Prepare with multiple layers for added warmth.

Precipitation

South Orleans in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. You can typically expect 13 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With about 147 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit South Orleans. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

South Orleans, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 105 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
SunshineSunshine 147 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Nantucket, the United States of America (52 KM, 32 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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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