Wellfleet weather in January (Massachusetts, United States of America)

Wondering what the weather is like in Wellfleet during January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In January, Wellfleet typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January marks the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 4°C, cooling down at night to around -3°C. The month brings very cold weather, so dressing warmly is essential. Prepare with multiple layers for added warmth.

Precipitation

Wellfleet in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Expect around 14 days of snow/rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 147 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Wellfleet. June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Wellfleet climate page with graphs.

 

Wellfleet, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 147 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nantucket, the United States of America (72 KM, 45 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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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