Guelph weather in January (Ontario, Canada)

What weather conditions can you expect in Guelph this January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

January in Guelph generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures generally settle around -1°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -10°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Guelph in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have snow.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 88 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Guelph. May, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Guelph climate page with graphs.

 

Guelph, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 88 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

Data from: Hamilton, Canada (44 KM, 27 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 Guelph 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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