When to go · Marathon

Marathon in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (extreme heat), Dec–Feb (cold nights).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C); average high / low
Rain days: 3
Crowds: Low; United States overall
Prices: Low; United States overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Marathon

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (extreme heat), Dec–Feb (cold nights).

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

MarathonHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °C), rain on about 3 days

United States overall: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Marathon, side by side.

First month

Second month

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (extreme heat), Dec–Feb (cold nights).

March: Inside Marathon's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.

Marathon: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.