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High River weather in January (Alberta, Canada)

Curious about the January weather in High River? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, High River typically experiences very low temperatures and low snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -1°C. But by evening, they drop to around -12°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

High River in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 15 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 6 days of snow.

The area enjoys a balanced 120 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit High River. July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

High River, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 19%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 15 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 54% *  
SunshineSunshine 120 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 45% *  
* Data from: Calgary, Canada (53 KM, 33 Miles).

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.

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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 High River in January?

Visitors traveling to High River 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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