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January in Burwash Landing brings very low temperatures around -16°C (3°F) during the day, dropping to -23°C (-9°F) at night, with some snowfall expected.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Burwash Landing. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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37-year average (1990-2026)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Burwash Landing typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around -16°C (3°F). Nights are very cold, with lows typically ranging from -29°C (-20°F) to -21°C (-6°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Burwash Landing spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 25 years of weather observations in Burwash Landing between 2000 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
We recommend you pack up your warm winter gear for Burwash Landing in January. If you have insulated boots, thermal layers, and a heavy winter coat that can handle snow and freezing temperatures it's smart to bring them. Don't forget gloves, a warm hat, and a scarf. Some rain is possible, so pack something to handle light showers.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Humidity Wind Speed
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