Edmonton weather in January (Alberta, Canada)

Looking to travel to Edmonton in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Edmonton generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -6°C. But by evening, they drop to around -16°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Edmonton in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 23 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 11 days of snow.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 100 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Edmonton. June, July and August 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 Edmonton climate page with graphs.

 

Edmonton, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -16°C  

Max Temperature -6°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 23 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 65%  

Sunshine 100 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 40%  

Where to go in Canada in January

Find out more about the weather in Canada in January and which places have the best weather 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 Edmonton in January?

Visitors traveling to Edmonton 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 in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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