Typical January weather
Cape Cod
Massachusetts · January
40° days
24° nights
about 12 rainy or snowy days · 9½ hours of daylight · ocean 40°
What to pack
- Warm coat
- Gloves & beanie
What January feels like
January belongs to the people who actually live here — most of the Route 6A kitchens are shuttered until spring, and the handful that stay open become the entire social calendar. Nauset in a January wind is genuinely worth the drive, in a serious coat.
Expect about 12 days with something falling — rain, snow, or the sloppy mix in between. about 25 nights dip below freezing.
Can you swim?
The ocean runs about 40° — frigid — locals in wetsuits only.
The numbers
| Typical high | 40° |
|---|---|
| Typical low | 24° |
| Days with rain or snow | 12 |
| Rain or melted snow | 3.9 in |
| Water temperature | 40° |
| Sunrise / sunset (mid-month) | 7:05 am / 4:35 pm |