Chesapeake in January

5.8out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Cool: highs only around 10°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.

10°CAvg high
2°CAvg low
9Rainy days (87 mm)
9:45 hDaylight
07:22Sunrise · 17:07 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cool: highs only around 10°C
  • Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • A warm jacket
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.2 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

10° 2° J 12° 2° F 15° 6° M 21° 11° A 24° 16° M 28° 20° J 31° 23° J 29° 22° A 27° 19° S 22° 13° O 16° 7° N 12° 4° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 10°C2°C87 mm 9– – 5.8
February 12°C2°C76 mm 9– – 6.2
March 15°C6°C98 mm 10– – 6.6
April 21°C11°C84 mm 9– – 7.6
May 24°C16°C95 mm 11– – 7.6
June 28°C20°C103 mm 12– – 7.4
July 31°C23°C131 mm 15– – 6.4
August 29°C22°C118 mm 13– – 7.0
September 27°C19°C120 mm 11– – 7.4
October 22°C13°C95 mm 8– – 7.9
November 16°C7°C87 mm 8– – 7.0
December 12°C4°C88 mm 9– – 6.2

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Chesapeake in January?

Daytime highs average 10°C and nights about 2°C.

When is the best time to visit Chesapeake?

The best months are October, April, May, June.