Gatineau weather in January (Quebec, Canada)

Wondering what the weather is like in Gatineau during January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Gatineau includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The winter season takes place during January. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near -4°C, cooling down at night to around -15°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Gatineau in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days days of snowfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 98 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Gatineau. May and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gatineau, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -15°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 98 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

* Data from: Ottawa, Canada (6 KM, 3 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 Gatineau 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

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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