Month guide · Savannah · United States
Savannah in January
What January is really like in Savannah: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
January is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 16°C (61°F), lows of 5°C (41°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 10.3 hours of daylight. Mild days, chilly nights and few visitors; the lowest-priced time for historic inns and good for walking.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 16°C (61°F) / 5°C (41°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 13°C (55°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in January
January is the coolest month in Savannah: days average 16°C (61°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 5°C (41°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with December (17°C (63°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs climb to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 07:25
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 17:42
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
- Sea
- 13°C (55°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild days, cool nights, holiday decorations and the lowest hotel rates.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January rates 1 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in March). That makes January one of the better-value months to book.
Events in January
January has no major recurring festival in Savannah, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Park · Victorian District and Forsyth Park
Forsyth Park
Walk down Bull Street through Chippewa, Madison and Monterey squares to reach the fountain; it is the classic Savannah route.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Waterfront · River Street and Plant Riverside
River Street and Factor's Walk
A cobbled street along the Savannah River lined with 19th-century cotton warehouses, where cotton factors once graded and sold bales.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- After dark
- Food
- Views
Historic site · Thunderbolt
Bonaventure Cemetery
Pick up a map at the entrance or join a volunteer-led tour; the cemetery is large and the notable graves are spread out.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
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Historic site · Isle of Hope
Wormsloe State Historic Site
An avenue of more than 400 live oaks runs about 2.4 km to the tabby ruins of the colonial estate of Noble Jones, one of Georgia's first settlers.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Photo spot
- History
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 16°C, lows near 5°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Savannah?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Savannah in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Savannah?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Mild days, chilly nights and few visitors; the lowest-priced time for historic inns and good for walking.
+How warm is Savannah in January?
Average highs are around 16°C (61°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Savannah in January?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.