Baltimore weather in January

Baltimore, United States
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January in Baltimore: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Baltimore · #650 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 57/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Baltimore climate normals — January

Daytime high6°C / 43°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-1°C / 31°F
Rainfall89 mm / 3.5 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days11 days
Humidity69%💧 humid
Dew point-3°C / 27°F
Sunshine6.2 h/day
Daylight9.8 h
Wind21 km/h / 13 mph
Snowfall10.9 cm / 4.3 in
Air quality (US AQI)40🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Baltimore in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Baltimore?
January in Baltimore: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Baltimore on SeasonMap's comfort score (57/100).
What is the weather like in Baltimore in January?
In January, Baltimore averages a daily high of 6.3°C and a low of -0.7°C, with about 89 mm of rain over roughly 10.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Baltimore in January?
Baltimore has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in January.
Does it snow in Baltimore in January?
Baltimore sees roughly 10.9 cm of snowfall in January.

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