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Champaign weather in January (Illinois, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Champaign in January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Champaign generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 1°C, while night temperatures can drop to -8°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Champaign in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month, where the risk of rain is low. It's a great time for outdoor events and activities without the threat of wet weather. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 9 days of snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Champaign. August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Champaign climate page with graphs.

 

Champaign, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 48 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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