Normal weather for Montauk in January
It's cold in January in Montauk with an average temperature of 5°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 2°C to a high of 9°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -6°C and 2°C.
In January, there is an average of 109 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. Of the total precipitation, about 22 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Montauk in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
5°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
9°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
2°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
109 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
14 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
22 cm | 0,8 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
9 days | 1 day | |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Montauk with cold temperatures, averaging around 6°C during the day and nights close to 0°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers. During the day, wear a thick coat, jumper, and long trousers. For the evening and morning, we recommend a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 6°C, with nights close to 0°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers. During the day, wear a thick coat, jumper, and long trousers. For the evening and morning, we recommend a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Montauk will be around 5°C, with nights close to -2°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Montauk is 6°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Montauk?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Montauk. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Montauk in January
With 18°C, Montauk hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -11°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -15°C to a high of 10°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Montauk
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Montauk, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Montauk
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Montauk, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 14 days of rain in Montauk.
Daily Snowfall in January in Montauk
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Montauk, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.
Daily UV Index in January in Montauk
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Montauk, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Montauk Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Montauk, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Montauk Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Montauk, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in January in Montauk per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Montauk, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in January for Montauk
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Montauk. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Montauk by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Montauk. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
