Algonquin Highlands weather in January (Ontario, Canada)

Is January a good time to explore Algonquin Highlands weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Algonquin Highlands generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to -4°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -14°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Algonquin Highlands in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 18 days with snow.

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

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

 

Algonquin Highlands, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -14°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Where to go in Canada in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

Visitors traveling to Algonquin Highlands 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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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