Montreal in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Montreal in january 2026
The weather in Montreal in january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire 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 703cm
Weather at 6am
14°F
Snow showers
35% of time
16%
16%
15%
Weather at 12pm
20°F
Snow showers
36% of time
27%
17%
12%
Weather at 6pm
18°F
Snow showers
37% of time
18%
16%
13%
Weather at 3am
14°F
38%
16%
15%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Montreal in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Montreal in january.
The climate of Montreal in january is very bad
the weather in Montreal in january is wet (with 5.1in of rainfall over 7 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 5.9in of precipitation over 7 days.
The climate is quite cold in that locality january. Bring warm clothes! The thermometer averaged maximum of 23°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 13°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Montreal is 18°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Montreal in january with a maximum record of 49°F in 2018 and a minimum record of -22°F in 2013.
On average, in Montreal, the days of january last 09:06. The sun rises at 07:31 and sets at 16:37.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Montreal in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 18°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 23°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 13°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 49°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -22°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 30 day(s) (97%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 2°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (22%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.7in (2018) | ||||
| Snowfall | 703cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 94% | ||||
| Visibility | 6.67km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 68% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:31 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:37 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:06 | ||||
| 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 Montreal in january 2025:
32°F to 34°F
31°F to 32°F
23°F to 25°F
16°F to 20°F
11°F to 14°F
9°F to 18°F
14°F to 22°F
14°F to 18°F
5°F to 18°F
13°F to 23°F
20°F to 23°F
14°F to 29°F
22°F to 31°F
25°F to 27°F
14°F to 23°F
11°F to 23°F
11°F to 25°F
29°F to 34°F
13°F to 32°F
9°F to 13°F
9°F to 13°F
4°F to 14°F
13°F to 22°F
13°F to 20°F
4°F to 20°F
18°F to 29°F
20°F to 29°F
4°F to 29°F
5°F to 14°F
-0°F to 16°F
22°F to 29°F
Map: other cities in Quebec in january
Cities near Montreal:
| Coteau-du-Lac in january | very bad weather |
| Sainte-Victoire in january | very bad weather |
| Granby in january | very bad weather |
| Sainte-Anne-de-la-Rochelle in january | very bad weather |
| Drummondville in january | very bad weather |
| Parc national du Mont-Tremblant in january | very bad weather |
| Trois-Rivières in january | very bad weather |
| Bécancour in january | very bad weather |
| Sherbrooke in january | very bad weather |
| Gatineau in january | very bad weather |
| Parc national du Mont-Mégantic in january | very bad weather |
| Mont-Laurier in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Montreal
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Weather data for Montreal in january:
Weather data for Montreal for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Montreal. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Montreal 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 Montreal.