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Washington weather in January 2026

United States of America

Washington weather in January 2026

 

Day

8 °C

 

Night

2 °C

 

Sea

8 °C

 

Precipitation

168 mm

in month

 

Rainy days

18 days

in month

 

Daylight

9 hours

average

 

Sunshine

2 hours

average

 

Humidity

83 %

 

Day

8 °C

 

Night

2 °C

 

Sea

8 °C

 

Precipitation

168 mm

in month

 

Rainy days

18 days

in month

 

Daylight

9 hours

average

 

Sunshine

2 hours

average

 

Humidity

83 %

Overview: Washington
In January in Washington, the average air temperature ranges from 8 °C (47 °F) during the day to 2 °C (36 °F) at night. There are 18 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 168 mm (6.62 in).

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Weather overview

In January in Washington, the average air temperature ranges from 8 °C (47 °F) during the day to 2 °C (36 °F) at night. There are 18 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 168 mm (6.62 in).

Is January a good month to visit Washington?

In January there are not good conditions to visit Washington. A relatively low temperature of 8 °C (47 °F) may be ideal for walking or outdoor activities, but some people may have a different idea of the holiday. The night temperature of 2 °C (36 °F) is not inviting for evening and night activities except for visiting a bar and having beer or two. January is the wet season month in Washington, which means that there may be more frequent rains during your stay.

What is the temperature in Washington during the day in January?

The average daily temperature in Washington in January is 8 °C (47 °F). Be sure to pack warm clothes, including a jacket and a warm sweater. On some days it may occasionally freeze, but with stronger winds, the feeling of cold may increase.

What is the rainfall intensity in Washington in January?

There is precipitation of 168 mm (6.62 in) in January in Washington, which means 6 mm (0.22 in) rainfall per day on average.

How many rainy days can I expect in Washington in January?

There are 18 days, which are rainy in January in Washington, that is, days with precipitation more than 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 4.1 days of the week, or in general - 59 % days.

How long is the day (from dawn till dusk) in Washington in January?

The length of daylight in Washington in January is 9 hours.

Is there a dry season in Washington in January?

No, January is not a dry month in Washington, expect rain approximately 18 days in a month.

Is January part of the wet season in Washington?

Yes, in Washington in January there is a wet season with 18 days, when there is rain in a month.

What level of humidity is to expect in January in Washington?

In Washington in January, expect humidity around 83 %.

Is Washington rainier in January than in February?

Yes, in January in Washington it rains more than in February.

How windy is it in January in Washington?

In January in Washington, there will be an average wind scale of 3.

What is the temperature trend in January in Washington?

Over the course of January in Washington, the temperatures are rising from 8 °C (46 °F) at the beginning of the month to 9 °C (48 °F) at the end of the month.

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