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Williamsburg weather in January (Virginia, United States of America)

How does the weather in Williamsburg usually fare in January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Williamsburg includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 10°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -1°C. During this period, the city experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

Precipitation

Williamsburg in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 10 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 173 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Williamsburg. April, May, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Williamsburg, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 82 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
SunshineSunshine 173 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 56% *  
Data from: Hampton, the United States of America (41 KM, 25 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.

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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

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