Fort Simpson weather in January (Northwest Territories, Canada)

How is the weather in Fort Simpson in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Fort Simpson generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -27°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Fort Simpson in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see snowfall.

The city usually sees around 55 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Fort Simpson. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Fort Simpson, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -27°C  

Max Temperature -19°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 20 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 55 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 29%  

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.

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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 Fort Simpson in January?

Visitors traveling to Fort Simpson 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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