Cardston weather in January (Alberta, Canada)

What should you pack for a trip to Cardston in January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Cardston includes very low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 0°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -9°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Cardston in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. The driest month offers ideal conditions for outdoor fun and exploration. Enjoy the dry spell without the worry of rain disruptions. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 7 days days of snow/rain.

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

 

Cardston, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 25 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

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. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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