Dartmouth weather in January (Nova Scotia, Canada)

Can you expect sunny skies in Dartmouth in January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Dartmouth includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Anticipate daytime highs near 1°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -8°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Dartmouth in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 14 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 108 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Dartmouth. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dartmouth, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 119 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 108 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 38% *  

Data from: Halifax, Canada (3 KM, 2 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?

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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