Barrie weather in January (Ontario, Canada)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Barrie during January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Barrie typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -2°C, cooling off to about -11°C at night. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Barrie in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience snow.

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

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

 

Barrie, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Where to go in Canada in January

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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?

Visitors traveling to Barrie 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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