High River weather in January (Alberta, Canada)

Will it be rainy or sunny in High River this January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In January, High River usually has very low temperatures and low snowfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at -1°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -12°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

High River in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 15 mm for the month. This month is perfect for outdoor adventures, thanks to its lack of rain. Make the most of this dry weather. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 6 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 120 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 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 Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 19%  

Precipitation 15 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 54% *  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage 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 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 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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