Washington, D. C. Weather in January

What's the weather like in Washington, D. C. (Washington, D.C.) in January 2024?

The climate in Washington, D. C. during January can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Washington, D. C. and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

Washington, D. C. weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 5.1°C 41.2°F
Nightly temperature -4.1°C 24.6°F
Average temperature 0.5°C 32.9°F
Daily sunshine 5.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 71 mm 2.8 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 4.2°C 39.6°F
Humidity 64%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Washington, D. C. with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Washington, D. C.

Washington, D. C. average temperature in January

January rainfall

Washington, D. C. average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Washington, D. C. average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Washington, D. C. in January 2024.