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

Planning a trip to Waconia in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Waconia generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -5°C. But by evening, they drop to around -15°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Waconia in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 8 days of snow.

The area enjoys a balanced 153 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Waconia, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -15°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 16 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 153 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

* Data from: Minneapolis, the United States of America (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Waconia in January?

Visitors traveling to Waconia 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 in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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