Amherst weather in January (Nova Scotia, Canada)

How's the weather trend in Amherst as January approaches? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Amherst includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January marks the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -1°C, cooling off to about -12°C at night. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Amherst in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 13 days.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 116 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

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

 

Amherst, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 116 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

Data from: Moncton, Canada (53 KM, 33 Miles).

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 Amherst 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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