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

What should you pack for a trip to Madison in January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Madison typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -6°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Madison in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. This month experiences about 12 days of snow/rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 142 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Madison. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have 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 TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 80 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 67% *  
SunshineSunshine 142 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 45% *  
Data from: Louisville, the United States of America (62 KM, 39 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?

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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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