Kitchener weather in January (Ontario, Canada)

Is January a good time to explore Kitchener weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In January, Kitchener tends to experience very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The winter season takes place during January. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately -1°C. At night, it falls to around -10°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Kitchener in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 16 days days of snow.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 88 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kitchener. May, 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 Kitchener climate page with graphs.

 

Kitchener, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 88 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

* Data from: Hamilton, Canada (55 KM, 34 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 Kitchener 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

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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