Harrisonburg in January
5.0out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 6°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.
6°CAvg high
-4°CAvg low
8Rainy days (68 mm)
9:36 hDaylight
07:37Sunrise · 17:13 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 6°C
- Some rain: about 8 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -4°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?
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
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | -4°C | 68 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.0 |
| February | 8°C | -3°C | 61 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.4 |
| March | 12°C | 1°C | 83 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.0 |
| April | 19°C | 7°C | 80 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.2 |
| May | 23°C | 12°C | 88 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
| June | 27°C | 16°C | 71 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| July | 29°C | 18°C | 78 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| August | 28°C | 18°C | 58 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| September | 25°C | 14°C | 91 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| October | 19°C | 7°C | 70 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.7 |
| November | 12°C | 2°C | 66 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.5 |
| December | 7°C | -2°C | 73 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Harrisonburg in January?
Daytime highs average 6°C and nights about -4°C.
When is the best time to visit Harrisonburg?
The best months are September, August, October, June.