Edmonton weather in January (Alberta, Canada)

How does the January weather in Edmonton compare to other months? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Edmonton tends to experience very low temperatures and low snowfall. January marks the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near -6°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -16°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

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, you can expect around 11 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 100 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 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 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.

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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