Canada in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Canada in january 2025
In this section, check out the weather forecast for the month of january for most popular cities in Canada. These predictions are probabilities for the month of january from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in january in Ottawa
very bad weather 778.4cm
Weather at 6am
13°F
Snow showers
35% of time
17%
16%
16%
Weather at 12pm
20°F
Snow showers
38% of time
26%
15%
12%
Weather at 6pm
16°F
Snow showers
41% of time
16%
15%
14%
Weather at 3am
14°F
42%
17%
15%
13%
Where to go in Canada in january?
Where to go in Canada in january: destination map
Where to go in each region in january?
| Alberta (Calgary, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park...) | 13°F to 31°F | 1 à 5 days | very bad weather | |
| Atlantic Canada (Halifax, St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador), Saint John...) | 5°F to 38°F | 4 à 10 days | 34°F to 43°F | very bad weather |
| British Columbia (Vancouver, Whistler, Kamloops...) | 11°F to 47°F | 2 à 17 days | 45°F to 49°F | very bad weather |
| Manitoba (Winnipeg (Manitoba), Churchill, Thompson...) | -4°F to 14°F | 1 à 3 days | very bad weather | |
| North of Canada (Yellowknife, Whitehorse (Yukon), Resolute (Nunavut)...) | -14°F to 14°F | 0 à 2 days | 31°F | very bad weather |
| Ontario (Ottawa, Toronto, Thunder Bay...) | 11°F to 31°F | 2 à 8 days | 38°F | very bad weather |
| Quebec (Quebec City, Montreal, Gaspé (Gaspé Peninsula)...) | -5°F to 31°F | 1 à 8 days | 32°F to 34°F | very bad weather |
| Saskatchewan (Saskatoon, Regina, Lloydminster...) | 14°F to 23°F | 1 à 2 days | very bad weather |
Where should you go in Canada in january when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Canada in january is very bad across the board.
January is one of the worst month for spending holidays in Canada. The climate in Regina, Yellowknife, Whistler, Montreal, Ottawa, Sept-Îles, Tadoussac, Saint-Jean de Terre-Neuve, Churchill (Manitoba), Sherbrooke, Labrador City, Blanc-Sablon, Hebron (Prince Edward Island), Resolute (Nunavut), Rivière-Saint-Paul, Fort McMurray, Rankin Inlet, Edmonton, Salluit, Winnipeg, Halifax, Calgary, Whitehorse (Yukon), Banff National Park, Vancouver (British Columbia), Quebec City, Toronto (Ontario), Victoria, Banff National Park and Prince Albert (Saskatchewan) and everywhere in the country is ver bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk of getting wet by rain very regularly wherever you go.
Climate in Canada in january
Climate in Ottawa in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Ottawa is 16°F (maximum temperature is 23°F and minimum temperature is 11°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh here in this month. Plan a sweater! With 4.9in over 7 days, rainfall can happen during your trip. But this is rather reasonably and it will not be continuous.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 16°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 23°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 11°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (21%) | ||
| Humidity | 95% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 68% | ||
| Length of day | 09:07 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Calgary in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Calgary is 22°F (maximum temperature is 27°F and minimum temperature is 16°F). The climate is quite cold in that area in this month. Plan to cover you well! With about 0.9in over 1 days, rain may be scarce during your journey.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 22°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 27°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 16°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 45% | ||
| Length of day | 08:26 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Halifax in january
In january, maximum temperature is 34°F and minimum temperature is 27°F (for an average temperature of 31°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh around this city in january. Do not forget to cover yourself! With 6.7in over 8 days, you will experience some showers throughout your vacations. But this is pretty moderate and it will not be continuous.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 31°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 34°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 27°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 38°F | ||
| Rainfall | 6.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (25%) | ||
| Humidity | 88% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 66% | ||
| Length of day | 09:12 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Banff National Park in january
In january, maximum temperature is 20°F and minimum temperature is 5°F (for an average temperature of 13°F). The climate is very cold there in this month. Bring warm clothes!. With 1.7in over 2 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your trip. But this is rather moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 13°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 20°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 5°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||
| Humidity | 97% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||
| Cloud cover | 74% | ||
| Length of day | 08:23 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Jasper National Park in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 20°F and minimum temperature is 7°F (for an average temperature of 13°F). The climate is very cold around this city in january. Bring warm clothes!. With 3in over 5 days, rain may occur for your holidays. But this is moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 13°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 20°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 7°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||
| Humidity | 95% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 54% | ||
| Length of day | 08:11 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in Canada in january
| Ottawa in january | very bad weather |
| Calgary in january | very bad weather |
| Halifax in january | very bad weather |
| Banff National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Jasper National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Quebec City in january | very bad weather |
| Thunder Bay in january | very bad weather |
| Toronto in january | very bad weather |
| Vancouver in january | very bad weather |
| Whistler in january | very bad weather |
| Whitehorse (Yukon) in january | very bad weather |
| Winnipeg (Manitoba) in january | very bad weather |
| Yellowknife in january | very bad weather |
| Churchill in january | very bad weather |
| Edmonton in january | very bad weather |
| Kamloops in january | very bad weather |
| Lake Louise in january | very bad weather |
| Lloydminster in january | very bad weather |
| Niagara Falls (Ontario) in january | very bad weather |
| Regina in january | very bad weather |
| Resolute (Nunavut) in january | very bad weather |
Weather data for Canada in january:
Weather data for Canada in january is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Canada. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Canada can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Canada.