Water temperature in Washington DC (DC) in January
Is it warm enough to swim in Washington DC in January? Average water temperature in Washington DC in January is 39.7°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest water in Washington DC in January is 51.8°F, and the coldest is 35.6°F. To find out the water temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current water temperature in Washington DC
Changes water temperature in Washington DC in January 2026, 2025
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Washington DC for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below.
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| Day | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 39.2°F | 44.6°F |
| January 2 | 39.2°F | 42.8°F |
| January 3 | 39.2°F | 41°F |
| January 4 | 39.2°F | 39.2°F |
| January 5 | 39.2°F | 39.2°F |
| January 6 | 39.2°F | 39.2°F |
| January 7 | 39.2°F | 39.2°F |
| January 8 | 39.2°F | 39.2°F |
| January 9 | 39.2°F | 39.2°F |
| January 10 | 39.2°F | 39.2°F |
| January 11 | 39.2°F | 39.2°F |
| January 12 | 39.2°F | 37.4°F |
| January 13 | 39.2°F | 37.4°F |
| January 14 | 39.2°F | 37.4°F |
| January 15 | 39.2°F | 37.4°F |
| Day | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| January 16 | 39.2°F | 37.4°F |
| January 17 | 39.2°F | 37.4°F |
| January 18 | 39.2°F | 37.4°F |
| January 19 | 39.2°F | 37.4°F |
| January 20 | 39.2°F | 37.4°F |
| January 21 | 37.4°F | 35.6°F |
| January 22 | 37.4°F | 35.6°F |
| January 23 | 37.4°F | 35.6°F |
| January 24 | 37.4°F | 35.6°F |
| January 25 | 37.4°F | 35.6°F |
| January 26 | 37.4°F | 35.6°F |
| January 27 | 35.6°F | 35.6°F |
| January 28 | 35.6°F | 35.6°F |
| January 29 | 35.6°F | 35.6°F |
| January 30 | 35.6°F | 35.6°F |
| January 31 | 35.6°F | 35.6°F |
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