Cool
Average highs are around 1°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Sitka, United States in January
Weather score4Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 1°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 251mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
1°C
Rain
251mm
Sun
2.3h
Sea
6°C
Weather score
4
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 251mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 6°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Sitka, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January1°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.
Rain
January251mm average rain
January sits near Sitka's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January2.3 hours average sun
January is below Sitka's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January6°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 13°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January4 weather score
January scores below Sitka's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsApril to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
