Baltimore in January usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +43°F and roughly 5 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 7 rainy days with an average precipitation of 66 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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January is usually the coldest month of the year in Baltimore;
Average weather
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+43°F
Avg. max. temperature
-8°F
Min.
+72°F
Max.
66 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Baltimore has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Baltimore in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Baltimore for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in January is +52°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +66°F during the day and a minimum of +32°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 37% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +50°F.
Is Baltimore warm or cold in January?
Baltimore is typically chill in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +46°F to +43°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +34°F to +30°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
January is the coldest month in Baltimore, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Baltimore in January
Baltimore weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+46°F
+43°F
+46°F
Min. temperature
0°F
-8°F
-4°F
Max. temperature
+75°F
+72°F
+81°F
Rainfall
90 mm
66 mm
61 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
71%
69%
69%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1018 HPa
1018 HPa
Sunny days
6
5
5
Cloudy days
13
12
10
Rainy days
10
7
8
Snowy days
3
6
5
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +46°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +43°F.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 90 mm to 66 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 71% to 69%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in December to 5 in January.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Baltimore in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Baltimore is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Baltimore based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 55%, leading to total precipitation of around 84 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Baltimore wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 47% chance of precipitation and 124 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 28% chance of precipitation and 61 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during January in Baltimore based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in January is 0%, for a monthly total of around 0 mm.
January is one of the snowiest months in Baltimore.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Baltimore?
This is the weather in Baltimore in January 2023:
1 January
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+63°F
2 January
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+58°F
3 January
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+60°F
4 January
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+66°F
5 January
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+63°F
6 January
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+53°F
7 January
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+48°F
8 January
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+43°F
9 January
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+48°F
10 January
☁️
+48°F
11 January
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+44°F
12 January
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+51°F
13 January
🌧️
+55°F
14 January
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+42°F
15 January
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+46°F
16 January
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+55°F
17 January
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+50°F
18 January
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+56°F
19 January
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+49°F
20 January
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+50°F
21 January
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+44°F
22 January
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+41°F
23 January
🌧️
+46°F
24 January
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+50°F
25 January
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+46°F
26 January
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+51°F
27 January
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+44°F
28 January
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+55°F
29 January
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+51°F
30 January
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+57°F
31 January
🌧️
+50°F
In January 2023 Baltimore had 10 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +41°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Baltimore climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Baltimore in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+62°F) and the highest in 2012 (+69°F). The driest year was 1987 with only 818 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 1993 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Baltimore in January:
Is January a good time to visit Baltimore?
It’s always a good time to visit Baltimore, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Baltimore in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Baltimore rainy in January?
Baltimore is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Baltimore in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Baltimore in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Baltimore, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.