Hinton weather in January (Alberta, Canada)

Interested in knowing the climate of Hinton in January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During January, Hinton usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is part of the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -5°C, cooling off to about -15°C at night. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

Hinton in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 30 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 7 days of the month will see snowfall.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 71 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Hinton. August generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hinton, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -15°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 30 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Sunshine 71 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

Data from: Jasper, Canada (67 KM, 41 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in January

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Hinton 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

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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