Madison weather in January
January in Madison: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Madison · #828 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 38/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Madison climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -2°C / 29°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -10°C / 14°F | |
| Rainfall | 50 mm / 2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -10°C / 14°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 39.1 cm / 15.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Madison in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Madison?
- January in Madison: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Madison on SeasonMap's comfort score (38/100).
- What is the weather like in Madison in January?
- In January, Madison averages a daily high of -1.7°C and a low of -10°C, with about 50.2 mm of rain over roughly 9.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Madison in January?
- Madison has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in January.
- Does it snow in Madison in January?
- Madison sees roughly 39.1 cm of snowfall in January.