Montréal weather in January (France)

How does the weather in Montréal usually fare in January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Montréal typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 9°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 1°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Montréal in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 105 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Montréal. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Montréal, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 105 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Montélimar, France (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in France in January

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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