Hinton weather in January (Alberta, Canada)

Curious about the January weather in Hinton? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Hinton generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around -5°C, while nights can cool down to about -15°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

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.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 71 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

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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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 in January.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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