Milton Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Milton

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
15.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
7.2°C
Avg Temp
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11.3°C
Avg Rain
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117 mm
Avg Humidity
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83%
Avg Wind
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3.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-9°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Milton January Weather Overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Milton, with average highs near 15.4°C and lows around 7.2°C (mean 11.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 117 mm of rainfall and 83% relative humidity across the period.

Milton January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Milton. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Milton was 2017 — when the month averaged 14.8°C — while the coldest was 2014 at 7.5°C. Typical January days reach 15.4°C with nights near 7.2°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp9.6°C→11.4°C+1.8°C
Max Temp13.9°C→15.9°C+2°C
Min Temp5.2°C→7.0°C+1.8°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

7.0°C–9.0°C6 yr (13%)
9.0°C–11.0°C16 yr (36%)
11.0°C–13.0°C13 yr (29%)
13.0°C–15.0°C10 yr (22%)

Milton January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the drier months in Milton, averaging 117 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 1991 with 429 mm, while the driest was 2003 at 7 mm.

Milton January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Milton during January averages 83%. The most humid January was 1993 at 87%, and the least humid was 1981 at 73%.

Milton January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Milton. The sunniest January was 2003 at 3.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1991 and 1993 at 2.2.

Milton January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Milton during January is 3.3 m/s. The windiest January was 2024 at 3.8 m/s, while the calmest was 1990 at 2.8 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Milton

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Cold
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How January Ranks in Milton

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️11th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

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Milton January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp10.2°C11.9°C11.6°C11.1°C11.8°C+1.6°C
Avg High14.4°C15.8°C15.8°C15.3°C16.1°C+1.7°C
Avg Low6.0°C7.9°C7.4°C7.0°C7.5°C+1.5°C
Avg Rain102 mm181 mm76 mm112 mm110 mm+8 mm

Extreme January Records in Milton

🔥Warmest January24.4°C2022
🧊Coldest January-8.2°C1985
🌧️Wettest January429 mm1991
🏜️Driest January7 mm2003
🌬️Windiest January3.8 m/s2024

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Milton have risen by about 1.8°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of -8.2°C (1985) to a record high of 24.4°C (2022).

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Rainfall in January is one of the drier months, averaging 117 mm, with a wettest year of 429 mm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Milton?

A quieter season to visit Milton

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of October and May tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Milton. That said, January — with days averaging 15.4°C and nights around 7.2°C (mean 11.3°C) and higher rainfall (117 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Milton's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Milton Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Milton, with average highs near 15.4°C and lows around 7.2°C (mean 11.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 117 mm of rainfall and 83% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 117 mm of rainfall in Milton, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 429 mm (1991), and the driest just 7 mm (2003). Humidity sits around 83% and average wind speed is 3.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How January has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 1.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 13.9°C to 15.9°C and overnight lows from 5.2°C to 7°C over the same span.
January Weather in Milton, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202514.0°C9.4°C4.9°C21.7°C-4.5°C85 mm81%3.4 m/s3.2
202415.7°C10.9°C6.2°C22.3°C-4.4°C161 mm83%3.8 m/s3.2
202318.6°C14.5°C10.4°C24.2°C1.8°C114 mm83%3 m/s3.1
202215.3°C10.5°C5.8°C24.4°C-0.6°C76 mm81%3.5 m/s3.2
202115.8°C11.8°C7.8°C22.9°C0.6°C91 mm82%3.1 m/s3
202017.4°C13.7°C9.9°C23.9°C-1.0°C131 mm84%3.3 m/s2.7
201915.5°C11.5°C7.4°C22.3°C0.3°C91 mm83%3.2 m/s3
201813.4°C8.9°C4.4°C20.8°C-3.4°C78 mm79%3.7 m/s3.3
2017 🔥18.4°C14.8°C11.2°C23.0°C-2.7°C225 mm86%3.3 m/s3.2
201614.8°C10.7°C6.6°C20.4°C-0.2°C118 mm83%3.5 m/s3
201515.5°C11.1°C6.8°C22.3°C-4.8°C116 mm82%3.3 m/s3.2
2014 ❄️12.1°C7.5°C2.9°C20.2°C-5.0°C78 mm81%3.5 m/s3.2
201318.2°C14.6°C10.9°C23.1°C4.2°C52 mm84%3.3 m/s2.8
201218.4°C14.1°C9.9°C22.3°C0.9°C61 mm80%3.2 m/s3.3
201113.9°C9.5°C5.1°C19.9°C-2.4°C104 mm79%3.1 m/s3.2
201012.3°C8.4°C4.4°C20.8°C-2.9°C196 mm83%3.6 m/s3.3
200916.5°C12.1°C7.8°C22.4°C-2.0°C58 mm82%3.2 m/s3.3
200814.7°C10.5°C6.2°C21.8°C-2.6°C129 mm85%3.5 m/s3
200715.9°C12.0°C8.1°C22.6°C-1.9°C97 mm82%3.2 m/s2.7
200617.9°C13.8°C9.7°C22.8°C0.0°C72 mm82%3.4 m/s3.1
200517.3°C13.3°C9.3°C22.2°C-1.6°C68 mm86%3.4 m/s3.2
200415.4°C11.2°C6.9°C22.8°C-1.0°C67 mm83%3.2 m/s2.9
200312.9°C8.5°C4.1°C19.0°C-4.7°C7 mm81%3.4 m/s3.5
200216.6°C12.6°C8.5°C23.0°C-1.8°C91 mm87%3 m/s2.8
200113.8°C9.6°C5.4°C21.2°C-1.7°C79 mm84%3.2 m/s3
200016.7°C12.4°C8.2°C23.0°C-2.1°C92 mm81%3.6 m/s3.3
199917.4°C13.4°C9.3°C22.5°C-3.3°C143 mm86%3.5 m/s3
199816.0°C12.3°C8.7°C21.4°C1.2°C280 mm87%3.1 m/s3
199716.3°C12.2°C8.0°C22.9°C-2.9°C166 mm84%3.5 m/s2.8
199615.2°C10.5°C5.9°C20.8°C-2.4°C92 mm85%3.7 m/s3.1
199515.5°C11.4°C7.4°C21.0°C0.1°C122 mm82%3.4 m/s3.1
199413.3°C9.2°C5.1°C19.6°C-3.1°C128 mm83%3.6 m/s2.8
199317.2°C13.9°C10.6°C22.5°C3.6°C142 mm87%3.1 m/s2.2
199214.4°C10.7°C6.9°C21.6°C-0.7°C174 mm83%3.3 m/s2.8
1991 🌧️16.0°C12.4°C8.8°C22.2°C0.9°C429 mm87%3.2 m/s2.2
199016.4°C12.5°C8.7°C20.6°C0.6°C131 mm87%2.8 m/s3.1
198918.2°C14.3°C10.4°C22.5°C4.6°C43 mm85%2.9 m/s3
198813.1°C9.2°C5.3°C21.2°C-0.3°C98 mm83%3.5 m/s2.7
198714.4°C10.3°C6.3°C23.1°C-2.2°C193 mm85%3.5 m/s3
198614.3°C10.3°C6.2°C20.1°C-3.1°C86 mm83%3.2 m/s3.3
198513.4°C8.7°C4.1°C22.4°C-8.2°C114 mm79%3.5 m/s3
198412.9°C8.9°C4.9°C19.4°C-1.3°C109 mm84%3.2 m/s3.1
198314.0°C10.3°C6.5°C20.0°C1.1°C136 mm84%3.1 m/s—
198215.4°C10.9°C6.4°C22.3°C-6.5°C103 mm85%3.5 m/s—
198113.7°C9.0°C4.2°C21.2°C-3.7°C33 mm73%3.1 m/s—

Actual recorded January data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Milton January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Milton in January?▼

The average high in January is around 15.4°C with lows near 7.2°C (mean 11.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Milton in January?▼

January averages 117 mm of rainfall in Milton, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 429 mm in 1991.

What was the hottest January on record in Milton?▼

The hottest January reached 24.4°C in 2022. The coldest dipped to -8.2°C in 1985.

Has January in Milton gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 1.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 13.9°C to 15.9°C and overnight lows from 5.2°C to 7°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Milton?▼

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Milton and one of the drier months, so plan for around 15.4°C daytime highs and 7.2°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Milton?▼

Yes — January is the coldest month of the year in Milton, averaging 11.3°C.

What should I pack for Milton in January?▼

For January in Milton, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 15.4°C and lows of 7.2°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Milton humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 83% — quite humid.

How windy is Milton in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 3.3 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 3.8 m/s (2024).

Which January had the most rainfall in Milton?▼

The wettest January on record was 1991 with 429 mm. On average, January sees 117 mm.

Where does this January weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Milton behaves each January, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for January specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.