Carleton Place weather in January (Ontario, Canada)

What kind of weather does January bring to Carleton Place? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Carleton Place typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is part of the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching -3°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -14°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Carleton Place in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. This month experiences about 11 days of snow according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 98 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

 

Carleton Place, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -14°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 98 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

Data from: Ottawa, Canada (47 KM, 29 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

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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 Carleton Place 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

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