Washington weather in January (District of Columbia, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Washington in January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Washington typically includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is part of winter. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 6°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -3°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Washington in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Expect around 10 days of snow/rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With about 144 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 Washington. April and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Washington, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 144 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (5 KM, 3 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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