Wearcasting

What to Wear in Washington DC in January

Cold, cherry trees dormant, museums uncrowded. Expect -1°–6°C with 9 rainy days on average.

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High

6°C

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Low

-1°C

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Rain days

9

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Feel

Very Cold

Typical outfit

~3°C average

About January in Washington DC

January in Washington DC typically brings cold, cherry trees dormant, museums uncrowded. With averages of -1°–6°C, the conditions call for serious cold weather gear needed. every exposed inch of skin will feel it.

Avoid sweating — it makes you colder. Remove mid-layers when active, add them back when resting.

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