Watertown in January

4.0out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around -2°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.

-2°CAvg high
-10°CAvg low
8Rainy days (41 mm)
9:09 hDaylight
07:30Sunrise · 16:38 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around -2°C
  • Some rain: about 8 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -10°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 (2.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

-2° -10° J 0° -8° F 7° -3° M 14° 3° A 21° 10° M 26° 15° J 28° 18° J 26° 17° A 23° 12° S 15° 6° O 7° 0° N 0° -6° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -2°C-10°C41 mm 8– – 4.0
February 0°C-8°C40 mm 7– – 4.2
March 7°C-3°C58 mm 9– – 5.1
April 14°C3°C94 mm 12– – 6.2
May 21°C10°C96 mm 12– – 7.2
June 26°C15°C99 mm 12– – 7.4
July 28°C18°C83 mm 10– – 7.8
August 26°C17°C90 mm 10– – 7.7
September 23°C12°C73 mm 9– – 7.9
October 15°C6°C72 mm 9– – 6.9
November 7°C0°C52 mm 7– – 5.5
December 0°C-6°C48 mm 8– – 4.0

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Watertown in January?

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

When is the best time to visit Watertown?

The best months are September, July, August, June.