Canmore weather in January (Alberta, Canada)

Interested in knowing the climate of Canmore in January? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Canmore typically brings very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Experience the winter season in January. During the day, temperatures can climb to about -8°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -16°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Canmore in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 33 mm for the month. This month experiences about 9 days of snow according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 57 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Canmore. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Canmore, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -16°C  

Max Temperature -8°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 33 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 63% *  

Sunshine 57 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Banff, Canada (18 KM, 11 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.

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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 Canmore 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

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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