Montréal weather in January (Quebec, Canada)

Looking to travel to Montréal in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Montréal typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around -4°C, while nights can cool down to about -14°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Montréal in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 14 days of snow.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 99 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Montréal, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -4°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 80 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 68%  
WindspeedWindspeed 25 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 99 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 35%  

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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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 Montréal in January?

Visitors traveling to Montréal should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow. With a water temperature of around 4°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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