Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Corolla in January
This is the coldest month in Corolla: highs average 48°F (9°C) and lows 41°F (5°C), with about 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 53/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cloud cover.
- Avg high
- 48°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 41°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 3.3 in (85 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 47 min
- Comfort score
- 53/100 · Fair
What January feels like
Cool days top out near 48°F (9°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 41°F (5°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.3 in (85 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
It's breezy, with average winds near 13 mph (5.8 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April – June and October & November.
- Comfort slips from 62/100 in December to 53/100.
- Our Outer Banks Beach Road route recommends May – Oct, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- Insulated jackethighs only 48°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Windproof shellaverage wind 13 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Corolla in January
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Corolla Outback Adventures
4x4 tour onto the Carova beaches to see wild Spanish mustangs.
Mike Dianna's Grill Room
Long-running Corolla steak and seafood spot.
Historic Corolla Park
Waterfront park with the 1920s Whalehead mansion on Currituck Sound.
Duck Donuts
Original made-to-order warm donut shop, opened in Duck in 2007.
Currituck Banks Reserve Trail
Boardwalk and maritime-forest trail ending at Currituck Sound.
Nearby in January
- Nags Head in January~31 mi · highs 51°F, 3.3 in rain · 1°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Williamsburg in January~78 mi · highs 45°F, 2.8 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Ocracoke in January~88 mi · highs 56°F, 3.3 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Richmond in January~120 mi · highs 44°F, 2.9 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Corolla in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Corolla?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 53/100, held back mainly by cloud cover. The best months are April – June and October & November. Expect highs of 48°F (9°C) and 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain. Our Outer Banks Beach Road route recommends May – Oct, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Corolla in January?
Average highs are 48°F (9°C) and average lows 41°F (5°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Corolla in January?
Some: about 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 50.0 in (1270 mm).
What should I pack for Corolla in January?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 48°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely), windproof shell (average wind 13 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Corolla in January?
Share this January plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.