The weather in January in Canada
It's cold in January in Canada with an average temperature of -2°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -7°C to a high of 2°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -15°C and -7°C.
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Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Canada. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 13°C in 2015, Canada reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -29°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -38°C to a highest value of 4°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 110 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. Of the total precipitation, about 35 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in January for Canada
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Canada. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Canada | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | -2°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 2°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | -15°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 110 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 13 days | 12 days |
| Total snowfall | 35 cm | 16 cm |
| Snowy days | 14 days | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Canada with really cold temps, averaging around -5°C during the day and nights dipping to about -13°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around -1°C, with nights around -9°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Canada is around 0°C, while nighttime temps are about -9°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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The climate in Canada is based on weather data from Banff. Other places, like Vancouver, Toronto or Niagara Falls, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Canada to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Canada
Temperature in January in Canada over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Canada. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Canada
Total precipitation in January in Canada over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in Canada
Snowfall in January in Canada per year
Daily UV index in January in Canada
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Canada, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Weather experiences in January in Canada
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The temperature was well below zero. The clear sky and winter scenery were beautiful.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Canada by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Canada. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.