Savannah, GA weather in January
In January, Savannah sees highs around 61°F and lows around 40°F: cool, with some rain. Expect about 9 wet days. It is one of the coolest months in Savannah.
- Normal high
- 61°F
- Normal low
- 40°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 62°F | 62°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 41°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 27% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:25 am / 5:30 pm | 7:18 am / 5:56 pm |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 10.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical January day
- 6 am44°Fdew point 40°F
- 9 am48°Fdew point 41°F
- Noon57°Fdew point 41°F
- 3 pm60°Fdew point 41°F
- 6 pm54°Fdew point 42°F
- 9 pm50°Fdew point 42°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Savannah Hunter Fld (5 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 49% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 43%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F11 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below9 of 31
Average days per January, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in January
Normal precipitation is 3.3 in; a dry January brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 4.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202017: average high 69°F
- Coolest January2010: average high 56°F
- Wettest January1991: 9.0 in
- Driest January2013: 0.6 in
- Highest reading83°F (January 1, 2019)
- Lowest reading17°F (January 24, 2003)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
January compared with December and February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 64°F | 61°F | 65°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 40°F | 43°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 9 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 11 | 13 |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 10.3 h | 11.1 h |
Highs change by -3°F from December and +4°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: St. Augustine, FL152 mi · high 68°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Myrtle Beach, SC170 mi · high 56°F · 9 wet days
How Savannah ranks in January
- Normal high94th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days157th driest of 378
- Comfortable days64th most of 339
What to pack for Savannah in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 40°F, highs near 61°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
January has 450 heating degree days and 7 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Savannah in January?
The normal high is 61°F and the normal low is 40°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was 17°F (most recently on January 24, 2003).
Does it rain a lot in Savannah in January?
About 9 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.3 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 1991 (9.0 in); the driest was in 2013 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Savannah in January?
Snow is very rare: the 1991-2020 normal for January rounds to 0.0 in.
Is January a good time to visit Savannah?
January ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Savannah (58 out of 100). It has about 11 comfortable days. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Savannah Intl Airport (USW00003822), 7.2 mi WNW of the city center, 46 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Savannah Hunter Fld (USW00013824), 5.0 mi SSW of the city center, 56 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Savannah/Hilton Head Intl Airport (722070-03822), 6.8 mi WNW of the city center, 29 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.