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

How's the weather trend in Madison as January approaches? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Madison includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -3°C, cooling off to about -12°C at night. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Madison in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. With virtually no rain, this driest month of the year is perfect for exploring the outdoors. Historically, approximately 9 days this month are expected to have snow.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 145 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Madison. May 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 Madison climate page with graphs.

 

Madison, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 36 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 74%  
SunshineSunshine 145 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48%  

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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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 Madison 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

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