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Baltimore in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Baltimore in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Baltimore, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Baltimore in January 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Baltimore in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +6°C during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 7 rainy days in the month and around 66 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Baltimore;

Average weather

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+6°C
Avg. max. temperature
-22°C
Min.
+22°C
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

Going from a maximum of +19°C during the day to a minimum of 0°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +11°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 37% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +17°C to +10°C.

Is Baltimore warm or cold in January?

Baltimore is typically cool in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +8°C to +6°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +1°C to -1°C.

Pack a sweater 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.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+8°C+6°C+8°C
Min. temperature
-18°C-22°C-20°C
Max. temperature
+24°C+22°C+27°C
Rainfall
90 mm66 mm61 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
71%69%69%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1018 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
655
Cloudy days
131210
Rainy days
1078
Snowy days
365

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +8°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +6°C. 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

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
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 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 galoshes.
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
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 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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+17°C
2 January
☁️
+14°C
3 January
☁️
+16°C
4 January
☁️
+19°C
5 January
☁️
+17°C
6 January
🌧️
+12°C
7 January
☀️
+9°C
8 January
☀️
+6°C
9 January
☀️
+9°C
10 January
☁️
+9°C
11 January
☁️
+7°C
12 January
☁️
+10°C
13 January
🌧️
+13°C
14 January
☁️
+6°C
15 January
☀️
+8°C
16 January
☀️
+13°C
17 January
☁️
+10°C
18 January
☀️
+13°C
19 January
☁️
+10°C
20 January
☁️
+10°C
21 January
☁️
+7°C
22 January
☁️
+5°C
23 January
🌧️
+8°C
24 January
☀️
+10°C
25 January
☁️
+8°C
26 January
☁️
+10°C
27 January
☀️
+7°C
28 January
☀️
+13°C
29 January
☁️
+10°C
30 January
☁️
+14°C
31 January
🌧️
+10°C
In January 2023 Baltimore had 10 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +11°C, with an absolute maximum of +19°C and a minimum of +5°C. 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.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Baltimore climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Baltimore in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+17°C) and the highest in 2012 (+21°C). 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.

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Monthly weather in Baltimore

Source of the data

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.