January Rainfall and Precipitation in Canada
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Best Places to Visit in Canada in January
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Canada precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much snow/rainfall does Canada receive in January?
Rainfall in Toronto during January is on the lighter side, averaging about 84 mm (3.3 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.
How many days does it rain in Canada in January?
Rainfall in Toronto typically falls on roughly 12 days days in January.
Is January part of the rainy season in Canada?
Not really. January is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Canada.
What is the wettest city in January in Canada?
Looking at our data, Tofino tops the wettest-cities list in Canada for January, with monthly rainfall averaging 443 mm (17 in).
What is the driest city in January in Canada?
Alert is the driest city we have data for in Canada in January, with monthly snowfall close to 12 mm (0.5 in).
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