January · United States
Best time to visit Savannah in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Savannah in January
Average temperature 11°C, 64 mm of rain, about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.6/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 64 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 6
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Savannah scores 6.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 64 mm of rain, and roughly 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Savannah's cobbled squares, live oaks and pastel houses define the American South's most walkable city.
January in Savannah — workable with trade-offs
Expect 11°C (52°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 64 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.1 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.6/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 8.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Savannah — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Savannah in January?
- In January, Savannah averages 11°C, 64 mm of rain, and about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Savannah?
- January earns a 6.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Savannah in January?
- Expect about 64 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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