Erie in January
2.8out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 0°C. Very wet: about 17 rainy days.
0°CAvg high
-5°CAvg low
17Rainy days (112 mm)
9:15 hDaylight
07:52Sunrise · 17:07 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 0°C
- Very wet: about 17 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -5°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in January varies a lot between years (±3.4 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C | -5°C | 112 mm | 17 | – | – | 2.8 |
| February | 0°C | -5°C | 78 mm | 12 | – | – | 3.5 |
| March | 3°C | -2°C | 93 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.0 |
| April | 8°C | 4°C | 109 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.0 |
| May | 15°C | 11°C | 98 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.3 |
| June | 22°C | 18°C | 116 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| July | 25°C | 21°C | 121 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.1 |
| August | 24°C | 20°C | 111 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| September | 21°C | 17°C | 106 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.4 |
| October | 15°C | 10°C | 125 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.7 |
| November | 8°C | 4°C | 122 mm | 15 | – | – | 4.7 |
| December | 4°C | 0°C | 130 mm | 18 | – | – | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Erie in January?
Daytime highs average 0°C and nights about -5°C.
When is the best time to visit Erie?
The best months are September, August, June, July.