January in Pittsburgh is the snowiest, the cloudiest, and the coldest month of the year. In January, the weather in Pittsburgh is typically freezing. Average daily high temperature in January is about zero. On average, Pittsburgh has 14 cloudy, 9 snowy, 6 rainy, and 2 sunny days in January. The snowfalls are usually moderate. January as well as February, March, April, and December is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Pittsburgh.