St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador) in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador) in january 2026
The weather in Saint-Jean de Terre-Neuve in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 275.4cm
Weather at 6am
31°F
Snow showers
46% of time
17%
14%
12%
Weather at 12pm
31°F
Snow showers
45% of time
17%
14%
14%
Weather at 6pm
31°F
Snow showers
49% of time
17%
13%
12%
Weather at 3am
31°F
41%
20%
15%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador) in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador) in january.
The climate of St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador) in january is very bad
In january in Saint-Jean de Terre-Neuve, the climate is wet (with 7.4in of rainfall over 10 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 7.5in of precipitation over 10 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh here january. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! Temperatures are up to 34°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 29°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Saint-Jean de Terre-Neuve is 31°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Saint-Jean de Terre-Neuve in january with a maximum record of 52°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 4°F in 2014. You can expect to have about 24 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 77% of time.
Day length in Saint-Jean de Terre-Neuve in january is 08:53. The sun rises at 07:14 and sets at 16:07.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador) 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 | 31°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 52°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 4°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 24 day(s) (77%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 30°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 38km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 16°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 7.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (32%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.2in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 275.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 88% | ||||
| Visibility | 6.46km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 71% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:14 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:07 | ||||
| Length of day | 08:53 | ||||
| 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 St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador) in january 2025:
38°F to 40°F
38°F to 40°F
36°F to 40°F
34°F to 38°F
36°F to 41°F
34°F to 36°F
34°F to 36°F
34°F to 34°F
32°F to 34°F
32°F to 34°F
32°F to 34°F
32°F to 32°F
31°F to 32°F
31°F to 32°F
29°F to 32°F
31°F to 32°F
31°F to 32°F
27°F to 31°F
31°F to 36°F
40°F to 43°F
23°F to 32°F
20°F to 20°F
16°F to 22°F
25°F to 31°F
23°F to 27°F
23°F to 29°F
29°F to 32°F
31°F to 40°F
25°F to 36°F
29°F to 36°F
16°F to 25°F
Map: other cities in Canada in january
Cities near St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador):
| Bonavista in january | very bad weather |
| Twillingate in january | very bad weather |
| Corner Brook in january | very bad weather |
| Gros Morne National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Sydney in january | very bad weather |
| Cape Breton Island in january | very bad weather |
| Charlottetown in january | very bad weather |
| Happy Valley-Goose Bay in january | very bad weather |
| Hebron (Prince Edward Island) in january | very bad weather |
| Halifax in january | very bad weather |
| Moncton in january | very bad weather |
| Fundy National Park in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador) in january:
Weather data for St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador) for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador) 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 St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador).