Hamilton weather in January (Ontario, Canada)

What's the typical weather in Hamilton for January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Hamilton typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is part of winter. Daytime temperatures hover around 1°C, while nights can cool down to about -8°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Hamilton in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 12 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 88 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

 

Hamilton, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 88 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 30%  

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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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