Ancaster weather in January (Ontario, Canada)

Wondering what the weather is like in Ancaster during January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In January, Ancaster typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is part of the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 0°C. But by evening, they drop to around -9°C. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Ancaster in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. On average, there are about 13 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 88 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 Ancaster. May, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ancaster, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 88 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

* Data from: Hamilton, Canada (12 KM, 7 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

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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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