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Janesville (WI) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Janesville is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to very cold in the cooler months. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Janesville, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in July to a very cold -2°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -11°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Janesville experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1013 mm of precipitation annually. The climate in Janesville shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in June, with an average of 139 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 36 mm of snowfall over 10 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Janesville Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Janesville serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.6 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Madison, the United States of America (51 KM, 31 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Madison, the United States of America (51 KM, 31 Miles).

Forecast for Janesville (WI)

Sun   Dec 22
0°C | -16°C
S 6 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
3°C | -1°C
S 5 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
2°C | -2°C
NE 2 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

The best time of year to visit Janesville in the United States of America

During the months of May, June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Janesville?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Janesville?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Janesville?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Janesville?
    June tops the wettest month list with 139 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Janesville?
    January is the driest month with 36 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Janesville?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 308 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.