January verdict

Augusta, Maine, United States in January

Weather score23Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around -2°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 79mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

-2°C

Rain

79mm

Sun

3.9h

Sea

5°C

Weather score

23

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around -2°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 79mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 3.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 5°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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January-2°C average high

January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

January79mm average rain

January sits on the drier side of Augusta's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to October and December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

January3.9 hours average sun

January is below Augusta's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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January5°C average sea

January is below Augusta's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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January23 weather score

January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsJuly to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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