Planning a trip to Savannah in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +16°C and approximately 10 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 12 rainy days and 91 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
January is usually the coldest month of the year in Savannah;
Average weather
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+16°C
Avg. max. temperature
-16°C
Min.
+27°C
Max.
91 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Savannah has good weather in January.
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Average temperature in Savannah in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Savannah for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +25°C during the day to a minimum of -1°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +19°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +20°C to +23°C.
Is Savannah warm or cold in January?
Savannah is typically mild in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +17°C to +16°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +7°C to +5°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
January is the coldest month in Savannah, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Savannah in January
Savannah weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+17°C
+16°C
+18°C
Min. temperature
-12°C
-16°C
-7°C
Max. temperature
+28°C
+27°C
+30°C
Rainfall
86 mm
91 mm
87 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
75%
71%
71%
Air pressure
1020 HPa
1019 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
9
10
8
Cloudy days
10
9
8
Rainy days
12
12
12
Snowy days
0
0
0
January often has better weather than December.It’s getting colder in January. From +17°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +16°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 86 mm to 91 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 71%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 9 to 10.
February brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Savannah in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Savannah is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Savannah based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 121 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 44 mm, which is moderate rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 10 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:
Savannah wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 183 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 37% chance of precipitation and 73 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during January in Savannah 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 Savannah.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Savannah?
This is the weather in Savannah in January 2024:
1 January
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+20°C
2 January
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+23°C
3 January
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+25°C
4 January
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+25°C
5 January
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+23°C
6 January
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+17°C
7 January
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+19°C
8 January
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+20°C
9 January
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+17°C
10 January
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+18°C
11 January
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+21°C
12 January
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+22°C
13 January
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+18°C
14 January
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+10°C
15 January
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+13°C
16 January
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+17°C
17 January
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+24°C
18 January
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+22°C
19 January
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+24°C
20 January
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+20°C
21 January
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+15°C
22 January
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+17°C
23 January
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+17°C
24 January
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+15°C
25 January
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+20°C
26 January
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+17°C
27 January
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+12°C
28 January
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+15°C
29 January
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+16°C
30 January
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+23°C
31 January
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+23°C
In January 2024 Savannah had 22 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +19°C, with an absolute maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +10°C. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 21%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Savannah climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Savannah in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+23°C) and the highest in 2019 (+26°C). The driest year was 2001 with only 601 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 2043 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Savannah in January:
Is January a good time to visit Savannah?
January is a really good time to go to Savannah. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Savannah.
Can you sunbathe in Savannah in January?
January has mild temperatures in Savannah. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Savannah rainy in January?
Savannah 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 Savannah in January?
The amount of sunny days in Savannah during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Savannah, 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.
