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

What weather conditions can you expect in Joliet this January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Joliet includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -0°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -9°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Joliet in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 11 days days of snow.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 133 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Joliet. September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Joliet, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 52 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 133 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
* Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (53 KM, 33 Miles).

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?

Visitors traveling to Joliet should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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