Burlington weather in January (Ontario, Canada)

Planning a trip to Burlington in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Burlington generally has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 1°C, while night temperatures can drop to -8°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Burlington in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

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 Burlington. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Burlington, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 88 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

* Data from: Hamilton, Canada (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in January

Find out more about the weather in Canada in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Burlington in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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