Washington weather in January (North Carolina, United States of America)

Can you expect sunny skies in Washington in January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Washington generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 12°C. At night, they generally drop to 1°C. Expect the coolest temperatures of the year during January.

Precipitation

Washington in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 10 days with rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Washington. April and October generally stand out with 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 1°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 10 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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 this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

3/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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