Typical Weather in New Bedford, MA in January
39° F Avg High
21° F Avg Low
7 Rainy Days
☀️ Temperature Summary
In New Bedford, January stands out as one of the cooler months, featuring average high temperatures near 39°F. You'll want to pack a jacket if you're planning to visit this time of year. Overnight lows can reach 21°F. This is the coldest month of the year in New Bedford.
You may want to consider a warmer month to visit New Bedford, unless you're ready to brave the cold. If you're looking to travel when it's warmer, you might consider visiting in December instead, when daily highs are typically closer to 44°.
High Temps Throughout the Year
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☔ Rain Summary
You can expect about a 21% chance of rain for any given day in January. It's one of the drier months of the year for New Bedford, with total rainfall for the month around 3 inches.
Rainfall Throughout the Year
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