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Seattle in January

An off month — score 45 of 100

Typical January days in Seattle reach about 47°F with nights near 37°F; rain is frequent — about 18 days see some rain, usually in showers.

What to pack for Seattle in January

• An insulated coat, plus a hat and gloves for mornings.
• A waterproof shell and shoes you can soak — rain falls on about 18 days in a typical January, so plan an indoor anchor each day.

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January vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Seattle

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.