Dorset weather in January (Ontario, Canada)

What's the typical weather in Dorset for January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

January in Dorset generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Experience the winter season in January. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach -5°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -14°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Dorset in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 18 days days of snow.

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

 

Dorset, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -14°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 18 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?

Visitors traveling to Dorset 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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Dorset.

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