Nags Head — Water Temperature in January

Water Temperature Range

6°C

minimum

11°C

average

16°C

maximum

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Water Temperature Chart for Month

The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.

Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years

Day	2026	2025	2024	2023
JAN 1	13°C	10°C	12°C	16°C
JAN 2	10°C	10°C	12°C	14°C
JAN 3	11°C	10°C	12°C	14°C
JAN 4	10°C	11°C	12°C	14°C
JAN 5	11°C	11°C	12°C	14°C
JAN 6	10°C	10°C	11°C	13°C
JAN 7	10°C	10°C	10°C	13°C
JAN 8	10°C	9°C	10°C	13°C
JAN 9	10°C	9°C	10°C	12°C
JAN 10	10°C	9°C	9°C	12°C
JAN 11	10°C	9°C	9°C	13°C
JAN 12	10°C	8°C	9°C	13°C
JAN 13	10°C	8°C	9°C	14°C
JAN 14	10°C	7°C	10°C	14°C
JAN 15	10°C	7°C	10°C	14°C
JAN 16	10°C	7°C	10°C	14°C
JAN 17	11°C	8°C	10°C	14°C
JAN 18	11°C	7°C	10°C	13°C
JAN 19	12°C	7°C	10°C	13°C
JAN 20	11°C	7°C	9°C	13°C
JAN 21	11°C	7°C	10°C	13°C
JAN 22	12°C	7°C	10°C	13°C
JAN 23	12°C	7°C	10°C	14°C
JAN 24	11°C	6°C	10°C	15°C
JAN 25	11°C	6°C	10°C	14°C
JAN 26	11°C	6°C	9°C	14°C
JAN 27	10°C	6°C	9°C	13°C
JAN 28	9°C	6°C	9°C	13°C
JAN 29	9°C	6°C	8°C	13°C
JAN 30	8°C	7°C	8°C	13°C
JAN 31	8°C	8°C	8°C	12°C

January: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

2°C

Average Day Air Temperature

13°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

96 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

10 hrs

Sunshine per Day

5 hrs

Average Wind Speed

17 km/h

Average Humidity

71%

With such a ratio between the average monthly temperatures of water and air, swimming feels very cold and is only for cold-water enthusiasts. Most people will prefer just a brief splash, because warming up afterward can take time.