Typical Weather in New Haven, CT in January
36° F Avg High
22° F Avg Low
5 Rainy Days
☀️ Temperature Summary
Highs in January are typically around 36°F, which is cooler than usual in New Haven. Pack a jacket if you're considering a visit to New Haven at this time. Overnight lows can reach 22°F. This is the coldest month of the year in New Haven.
You may want to consider a warmer month to visit New Haven, 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 43°.
High Temps Throughout the Year
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☔ Rain Summary
You can expect about a 16% chance of rain for any given day in January. It's one of the drier months of the year for New Haven, with total rainfall for the month around 2 inches.
Rainfall Throughout the Year
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