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Southwest Harbor weather in January (Maine, United States of America)

Is January a good time to explore Southwest Harbor weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Southwest Harbor includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Winter occurs in January. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around -0°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -9°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Southwest Harbor in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 11 days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Southwest Harbor. July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November 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 Southwest Harbor climate page with graphs.

 

Southwest Harbor, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 87 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  

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?

Visitors traveling to Southwest Harbor 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
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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