Chatham weather in January (Ontario, Canada)

How's the weather trend in Chatham as January approaches? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

January in Chatham generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 1°C, while night temperatures can drop to -7°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year, making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Precipitation

Chatham in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 107 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

 

Chatham, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 107 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Windsor, Canada (69 KM, 43 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?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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