January weather forecast
Canada

January is the heart of winter in Canada, featuring some of the coldest temperatures experienced throughout the year. During this month, the country is deeply entrenched in winter's grip, with significant snowfall and often frigid conditions.

The northern and central regions of Canada, predominantly covered by a subarctic climate, experience average high temperatures that often stay below -15°C (5°F). In fact, the far northern region, which includes areas such as the Yukon, are known for temperatures plummeting to below -30°C (-22°F).

In stark contrast, the southwestern coast of British Columbia, which enjoys a milder oceanic climate, experiences a warmer January. For instance, Vancouver's temperatures in January range from 1°C (33.8°F) to 6°C (42.8°F), often making it the country's warmest city during this period.

On the eastern seaboard, in cities such as St. John's in Newfoundland and Labrador, January can bring a mix of rain, snow, and sleet, with temperatures from -1°C (30.2°F) to -9°C (15.8°F).

In the heartland, the Canadian Prairie, which includes cities like Winnipeg, Edmonton, and Calgary, sees some of the most severe winter weather. Temperatures can drop below -20°C (-4°F), and there are times when these cities are among the coldest places on the planet.

January also sees less sunlight compared to other months due to shorter daylight hours. The northern regions get as few as 6 hours of daylight per day, while southern regions get between 8 to 9 hours.

In terms of snowfall, January is one of the snowiest months, particularly for the provinces in the north and the mountainous regions. Glacier National Park in British Columbia, for example, receives significant snowfall this month contributing to its annual tally of 14097mm (555").

While January is colder than the preceding month, December, it is comparably similar to February, as both these months lie in the heart of Canada's winter. However, some regions like the Prairie Provinces often see February as marginally colder.

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• Toronto - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Toronto is January, when snow falls for 11.9 days and typically aggregates up to 57mm (2.24") of snow. January, marked by an average high-temperature of -2.3°C (27.9°F) and a low-temperature of -7°C (19.4°F), is the coldest month in Toronto, Canada.
• Montreal - January »
  In Montreal, in January, snow falls for 18.3 days, with typically accumulated 293mm (11.54") of snow. January in Montreal is a winter month that embodies frigid temperatures and high snowfall levels.
• Vancouver - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Vancouver are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. The months with the lowest UV index in Vancouver are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Ottawa - January »
  January is the month that records the lowest temperatures with averages ranging from a high of -6.3°C (20.7°F) to a low of -14.5°C (5.9°F). In Ottawa, in January, snow falls for 19.8 days, with typically accumulated 321mm (12.64") of snow.
• Calgary - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Calgary is January, when the rain falls for 3.7 days and typically collects 9mm (0.35") of precipitation. In Calgary, during January, snow falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of snow.
• Edmonton - January »
  In Edmonton, in January, snow falls for 10.7 days, with typically accumulated 73mm (2.87") of snow. In Edmonton, during January, the rain falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of precipitation.
• Winnipeg - January »
  In Winnipeg during January, snow falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 83mm (3.27") of snow. In Winnipeg in January, it is raining for 1.8 days, with typically 14mm (0.55") of accumulated precipitation.
• Quebec city - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Quebec city are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Quebec city.
• Hamilton - January »
  January, on average, is the coldest month in Hamilton registering a high temperature of -2.3°C (27.9°F) and a low of -7.3°C (18.9°F). January, having an average high-temperature of -2.3°C (27.9°F) and an average low-temperature of -7.3°C (18.9°F), is the coldest month in Hamilton.
• Kitchener - January »
  In Kitchener, Canada, in January, during 18.3 snowfall days, 137mm (5.39") of snow is typically accumulated. With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of -3.7°C (25.3°F) and a low of -9.3°C (15.3°F), January stands out as the coldest month in Kitchener, Canada.
• London - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in London is January, when snow falls for 17.8 days and typically aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of snow. Winter reigns supreme in January, the first month of the year, soaking London, Canada in a chilly mixture of snow and rain.
• Victoria - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Victoria is January, when the rain falls for 8.5 days and typically aggregates up to 37mm (1.46") of precipitation. In Victoria, Canada, in January, snow falls for 1.2 days, with typically accumulated 27mm (1.06") of snow.