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Lake Geneva weather in January (Wisconsin, United States of America)

What's the typical weather in Lake Geneva for January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Lake Geneva includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The winter season takes place during January. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach -2°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -11°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Lake Geneva in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 43 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. Historically, the month has about 10 days of snow.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 138 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Lake Geneva. May, July and September generally stand 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 Lake Geneva climate page with graphs.

 

Lake Geneva, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 43 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 138 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48% *  
* Data from: Milwaukee, the United States of America (64 KM, 40 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 Lake Geneva 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
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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