Cochrane weather in January (Alberta, Canada)

Is Cochrane a good destination in January, weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of January in Cochrane typically brings very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -2°C. But by evening, they drop to around -14°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Cochrane in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. The month is known for having the least precipitation of the year. Make the most of the sunshine and clear skies. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 9 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 120 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Cochrane. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cochrane, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -14°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 18 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 54% *  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

* Data from: Calgary, Canada (33 KM, 20 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 Cochrane 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

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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