Boston, Massachusetts Weather in January
United States · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high1°C (34°F)
Avg low-7°C (19°F)
Rainfall95 mm (3.7 in)
RatingPoor 2.1/10
Boston in January sees daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), dropping to about -7°C (19°F) at night. January is winter in United States. The month is moderately rainy, with about 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain spread over 10 days. You get roughly 9.2 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Boston?
January is not the best time to visit Boston (2.1/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in September.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 1°C (34°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -7°C (19°F) |
| Daily mean | -3°C (27°F) |
| Rainfall | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 10 |
| Humidity | 88% |
| Cloud cover | 63% |
| Daylight | 9.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 3.7 hours/day |
| Wind | 3.7 km/h |
| vs December | 3°C cooler than December, with 26 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Boston in January
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Boston weather in other months
Jan1°C / -7°C95 mmPoorFeb2°C / -7°C88 mmPoorMar6°C / -3°C108 mmPoorApr13°C / 3°C107 mmFairMay19°C / 9°C93 mmExcellentJun24°C / 14°C109 mmGoodJul28°C / 18°C113 mmGoodAug27°C / 17°C95 mmGoodSep24°C / 13°C97 mmExcellentOct17°C / 8°C126 mmGoodNov10°C / 1°C97 mmFairDec4°C / -3°C121 mmPoor
← DecemberBest time to visit BostonFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Mexico City22°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- Orlando, Florida22°C · 58 mm · Excellent
- Oaxaca26°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- Nassau24°C · 37 mm · Excellent
- Cabo San Lucas25°C · 7 mm · Excellent
- Key West, Florida23°C · 38 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- The Bronx, New York2°C · 91 mm
- Queens, New York4°C · 114 mm
- Manhattan, New York2°C · 91 mm
- New York4°C · 114 mm
- Brooklyn, New York4°C · 114 mm
- Montreal-7°C · 76 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.