Ottawa in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Ottawa in january 2026
The weather in Ottawa in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
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%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Ottawa in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Ottawa in january.
The climate of Ottawa in january is very bad
The weather in january in Ottawa is wet (with 4.9in of precipitation over 7 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 5.3in of precipitation over 7 days.
The climate is rather cold around this city january. Bring warm clothes! The thermometer averaged maximum of 23°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 11°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Ottawa is 16°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Ottawa in january with a maximum record of 50°F in 2018 and a minimum record of -27°F in 2014.
On average, in Ottawa, the days of january last 09:07. The sun rises at 07:39 and sunset is at 16:46.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Ottawa in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 16°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 23°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 11°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 50°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -27°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 30 day(s) (97%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | -0°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (21%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.4in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 778.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 95% | ||||
| Visibility | 6.55km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 68% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:39 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:46 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:07 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Ottawa in january 2025:
34°F to 36°F
29°F to 32°F
23°F to 25°F
16°F to 18°F
14°F to 16°F
11°F to 18°F
13°F to 18°F
13°F to 14°F
7°F to 22°F
9°F to 22°F
20°F to 25°F
16°F to 25°F
25°F to 32°F
23°F to 27°F
11°F to 22°F
16°F to 23°F
18°F to 27°F
29°F to 32°F
7°F to 20°F
5°F to 11°F
7°F to 13°F
4°F to 16°F
14°F to 23°F
7°F to 18°F
2°F to 22°F
22°F to 27°F
18°F to 27°F
4°F to 22°F
7°F to 18°F
2°F to 20°F
23°F to 27°F
Map: other cities in Canada in january
Cities near Ottawa:
| Kingston in january | very bad weather |
| Orillia in january | very bad weather |
| North Bay in january | very bad weather |
| Toronto in january | very bad weather |
| Quebec City in january | very bad weather |
| Brampton in january | very bad weather |
| Niagara Falls (Ontario) in january | very bad weather |
| Owen Sound in january | very bad weather |
| Greater Sudbury in january | very bad weather |
| Bruce Peninsula in january | very bad weather |
| Timmins in january | very bad weather |
| Sault Ste. Marie in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Ottawa
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Weather data for Ottawa in january:
Weather data for Ottawa for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Ottawa. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Ottawa can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Ottawa.