Boston in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Boston in january 2025
The weather in Boston in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 250.6cm
Weather at 6am
27°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
21%
15%
14%
Weather at 12pm
34°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
24%
19%
14%
Weather at 6pm
31°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
25%
16%
13%
Weather at 3am
29°F
37%
25%
17%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Boston in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Boston in january.
The climate of Boston in january is very bad
the weather in Boston in january is quite dry (with 5in of rainfall over 6 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 6.1in of precipitation over 7 days.
The climate is quite cold in this city january. Plan a sweater! Temperatures are up to 36°F. The seasonal minimum is 27°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Boston is 31°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Boston in the month of january with a maximum record of 65°F in 2020 and a minimum record of -7°F in 2011. You need to prepare to have about 24 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 77% of the month.
In january in Boston, the days on average last 09:26. Sunrise is at 07:11 and sets at 16:37.
January: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in january, there are destinations with better weather than Boston:
In january, Hawaii (Honolulu) and Miami (Florida) have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Dauphin Island (Alabama), Gulf Shores (Alabama), McAllen and Port Aransas have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Dallas, Austin, Myrtle Beach and Carolina Beach have a tolerable climate, but better than Boston.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Boston in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements earlier years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 27°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 65°F (2020) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -7°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 24 day(s) (77%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 42°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 21km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 18°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (18%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.7in (2019) | ||||
| Snowfall | 250.6cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.65km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 45% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:11 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:37 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:26 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Boston in january 2024:
32°F to 41°F
31°F to 41°F
32°F to 45°F
32°F to 41°F
27°F to 36°F
29°F to 34°F
32°F to 36°F
20°F to 34°F
18°F to 36°F
49°F to 54°F
34°F to 43°F
32°F to 43°F
43°F to 56°F
34°F to 40°F
25°F to 32°F
27°F to 31°F
16°F to 25°F
18°F to 29°F
25°F to 29°F
16°F to 22°F
16°F to 29°F
18°F to 36°F
31°F to 40°F
32°F to 34°F
41°F to 45°F
38°F to 40°F
36°F to 38°F
36°F to 38°F
32°F to 36°F
25°F to 31°F
27°F to 36°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in january
Cities near Boston:
| Massachusetts in january | very bad weather |
| Hampton Beach in january | very bad weather |
| Provincetown in january | very bad weather |
| Rhode Island in january | very bad weather |
| Cape Cod National Seashore in january | very bad weather |
| Old Orchard Beach in january | very bad weather |
| Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) in january | very bad weather |
| Connecticut in january | very bad weather |
| Albany in january | very bad weather |
| Vermont in january | very bad weather |
| Brooklyn in january | very bad weather |
| New York City in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Boston
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Weather data for Boston in january:
Weather data for Boston for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Boston. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Boston can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Boston.