Baltimore weather in January

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 high | 6°C / 43°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -1°C / 31°F | |
| Rainfall | 89 mm / 3.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 69% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 10.9 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.