Montréal weather in January (Quebec, Canada)

What does the weather outlook for Montréal look like in January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

January in Montréal generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Expect temperatures to climb to -4°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -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.

Precipitation

Montréal in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 14 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 99 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer 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 Temperature -14°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Water Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 68%  

Windspeed 25 km/h  

Sunshine 99 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 35%  

Where to go in Canada in January

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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 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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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