Washington, D.C., District of Columbia Weather in January
United States · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high5°C (41°F)
Avg low-3°C (26°F)
Rainfall71 mm (2.8 in)
RatingPoor 4.4/10
Washington, D.C. in January sees daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), dropping to about -3°C (26°F) at night. January is winter in United States. The month is moderately rainy, with about 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain spread over 8 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 9.6 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Washington, D.C.?
January is not the best time to visit Washington, D.C. (4.4/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in September and October.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 5°C (41°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -3°C (26°F) |
| Daily mean | 1°C (33°F) |
| Rainfall | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 8 |
| Humidity | 82% |
| Cloud cover | 62% |
| Daylight | 9.6 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4 hours/day |
| Wind | 11.2 km/h |
| vs December | 3°C cooler than December, with 25 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Washington, D.C. in January
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Washington, D.C. weather in other months
Jan5°C / -3°C71 mmPoorFeb7°C / -3°C69 mmFairMar12°C / 1°C80 mmFairApr18°C / 7°C90 mmExcellentMay23°C / 12°C103 mmGoodJun28°C / 18°C107 mmGoodJul31°C / 21°C114 mmFairAug31°C / 20°C110 mmFairSep27°C / 17°C103 mmExcellentOct20°C / 10°C100 mmExcellentNov13°C / 3°C72 mmGoodDec8°C / -1°C96 mmFair
← DecemberBest time to visit Washington, D.C.February →
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
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania4°C · 85 mm
- Brooklyn, New York4°C · 114 mm
- New York4°C · 114 mm
- Manhattan, New York2°C · 91 mm
- Queens, New York4°C · 114 mm
- The Bronx, New York2°C · 91 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.