Churchil weather in January (Canada)

Curious about the January weather in Churchil? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Churchil generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -21°C. But by evening, they drop to around -28°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Churchil in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days of snowfall is expected.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 77 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Churchil. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Churchil climate page with graphs.

 

Churchil, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -28°C  

Max Temperature -21°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 19 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 81%  

Windspeed 22 km/h  

Sunshine 77 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 37%  

Where to go in Canada in January

Find out more about the weather in Canada in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Churchil in January?

Visitors traveling to Churchil should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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