Things to Do in Hartford in January
January weather, activities, events & insider tips
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January Weather in Hartford
Long-run averages for January
37°F (3°C)
High Temp
22°F (-5°C)
Low Temp
3.8 inches (97 mm)
Rainfall
68%
Humidity
2
Sunny-Day UV
⚠ Black ice hits hard at dawn. Sidewalks turn slick after overnight freeze cycles. Walk slow. Drive slower. Add twenty minutes to every commute.
What's On in Hartford in January
January in Hartford opens with New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. Later in the month, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day falls on Monday 18 January 2027. The average high temperature is 3°C and the average low is -5°C, with average rainfall of 97 mm.
January Climate Compared
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 5°C | -3°C | 114 mm |
| January | 3°C | -5°C | 97 mm |
| February | 5°C | -5°C | 79 mm |
January is 2°C cooler than December; drier than December (97 mm vs 114 mm); 2°C cooler than February; wetter than February (97 mm vs 79 mm).
Long-run monthly averages. Source: Open-Meteo.
Daylight in January
Day length: 9 h 12 min on 1 January, 9 h 28 min on 15 January (+18 min compared with mid-December).
Computed from the city's coordinates (sunrise to sunset, standard solar geometry).
Public Holidays and Long Weekends
- New Year's Day: Friday 1 January 2027 (3-day weekend (Fri–Sun))
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday 18 January 2027 (3-day weekend (Sat–Mon))
Holiday dates: Nager.Date. Long-weekend notes are computed from the weekday.
Notable Places to Visit
Islamic Center of Connecticut
Mosque in Windsor, Connecticut, U.S. with an attached cemetery
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Places within 8 km, ordered by Wikipedia coverage. Opening hours as mapped in OpenStreetMap (fetched 2026-10-16); check before you go. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); descriptions from Wikidata (CC0).
Quick Answers
How much rain does Hartford get in January?
On average 97 mm in January, wetter than February (97 mm vs 79 mm).
How warm is Hartford in January?
Average highs are 3°C and average lows -5°C.
How long are the days in Hartford in January?
About 9 h 28 min of daylight on 15 January.
Are there public holidays in Hartford in January?
Yes: New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027; Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday 18 January 2027. 2 of them create a long weekend.
What are some notable places to visit in Hartford?
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Mark Twain House, Cathedral of St. Joseph, Hartford Union Station (from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata).
Where to Stay in Hartford in January
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Public Holidays in January
Dates that affect opening hours, transport and crowds
New Year's Day
Observed nationwide as a public holiday.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Observed nationwide as a public holiday.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Observed nationwide as a public holiday.
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