Madison weather in January (Connecticut, United States of America)

Planning a trip to Madison in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Madison typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -5°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Madison in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 169 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Madison, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 169 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 58% *  

* Data from: Hartford, the United States of America (54 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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Madison in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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