January in Jersey City is the snowiest and the coldest month of the year. In January, the weather in Jersey City is typically cold. Average daily high temperature in January is about 2 degrees above zero. On average, Jersey City has 14 partly cloudy, 8 sunny, 5 rainy, 3 cloudy, and 1 snowy day in January. The rains are usually moderate. January as well as February, March, and December is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Jersey City.