Cambridge weather in January (Ontario, Canada)

Will it be warm or cold in Cambridge this January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

January in Cambridge generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near -1°C, cooling down at night to around -10°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Cambridge in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 14 days days of snow.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 88 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Cambridge. May, 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 Cambridge climate page with graphs.

 

Cambridge, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 88 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

Data from: Hamilton, Canada (38 KM, 23 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?

Visitors traveling to Cambridge 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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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