Bedford weather in January (Nova Scotia, Canada)

Is January a good time to explore Bedford weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Bedford typically includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 1°C. But by evening, they drop to around -9°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Bedford in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 14 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 108 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Bedford. 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 Bedford climate page with graphs.

 

Bedford, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 116 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 108 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 38% *  

Data from: Halifax, Canada (11 KM, 6 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

5/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Bedford.

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