Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
32°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Berkshires
United States · Northeast US
Cold conditions during longer outdoor plans are the main limitation.
Limited, but doable
Late
Daytime high
32°F
Lows around 18°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
6.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 10 wet days, fewer than in most months.
32%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
6.3 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 19° and nights feel near 12°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
37%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
8 mphJanuary Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 28°F, easing to about 26°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning24°F
Rain17%
Cloud63%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday29°F
Rain18%
Cloud67%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon28°F
Rain16%
Cloud63%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowEarly evening25°F
Rain15%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 18 | 3.5 | 10 | 6.3 | 70 |
| Feb | 35 | 20 | 3.2 | 10 | 7.4 | 67 |
| Mar | 44 | 28 | 4.0 | 11 | 8.2 | 64 |
| Apr | 56 | 39 | 4.0 | 12 | 9.1 | 61 |
| May | 67 | 49 | 4.0 | 13 | 9.9 | 68 |
| Jun | 75 | 58 | 4.1 | 13 | 11.0 | 72 |
| Jul | 80 | 64 | 4.0 | 12 | 11.7 | 71 |
| Aug | 79 | 62 | 3.8 | 11 | 10.9 | 72 |
| Sep | 72 | 55 | 4.1 | 9 | 9.2 | 75 |
| Oct | 59 | 44 | 4.6 | 10 | 7.6 | 74 |
| Nov | 48 | 34 | 3.2 | 9 | 6.3 | 71 |
| Dec | 37 | 25 | 4.3 | 11 | 5.7 | 73 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology