Weather in Ottawa in january 2025

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

Cloudy

17%

Partly Cloudy

16%

Fog

16%

Weather at 12pm
20°F

Cloudy

26%

Partly Cloudy

15%

Clear/Sunny

12%

Weather at 6pm
16°F

Cloudy

16%

Fog

15%

Partly Cloudy

14%

Weather at 3am
14°F

Snow showers

42%

Partly Cloudy

17%

Fog

15%

Clear/Sunny

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 2024:

01-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
22°F to 27°F
02-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
23°F to 36°F
03-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
31°F to 32°F
04-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
20°F to 31°F
05-01-2024
Cloudy
16°F to 31°F
06-01-2024
Overcast
18°F to 23°F
07-01-2024
Moderate snow
22°F to 27°F
08-01-2024
Overcast
13°F to 31°F
09-01-2024
Moderate snow
18°F to 25°F
10-01-2024
Light snow
34°F to 38°F
11-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
14°F to 23°F
12-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
4°F to 20°F
13-01-2024
Heavy snow
25°F to 34°F
14-01-2024
Heavy snow
14°F to 25°F
15-01-2024
Overcast
11°F to 20°F
16-01-2024
Heavy snow
4°F to 20°F
17-01-2024
Overcast
-11°F to 14°F
18-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
-11°F to 14°F
19-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
-11°F to 7°F
20-01-2024
Overcast
4°F to 16°F
21-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
-5°F to 14°F
22-01-2024
Patchy heavy snow
9°F to 29°F
23-01-2024
Overcast
16°F to 27°F
24-01-2024
Light freezing rain
7°F to 23°F
25-01-2024
Fog
31°F to 34°F
26-01-2024
Light rain
31°F to 34°F
27-01-2024
Fog
29°F to 34°F
28-01-2024
Fog
29°F to 34°F
29-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
22°F to 31°F
30-01-2024
Overcast
9°F to 22°F
31-01-2024
Moderate snow
13°F to 34°F

Map: other cities in Canada in january

Cities near Ottawa:

Kingston in januaryvery bad weather
Orillia in januaryvery bad weather
North Bay in januaryvery bad weather
Toronto in januaryvery bad weather
Quebec City in januaryvery bad weather
Brampton in januaryvery bad weather
Niagara Falls (Ontario) in januaryvery bad weather
Owen Sound in januaryvery bad weather
Greater Sudbury in januaryvery bad weather
Bruce Peninsula in januaryvery bad weather
Timmins in januaryvery bad weather
Sault Ste. Marie in januaryvery bad weather
Canada in january: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.

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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.


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