Moose Jaw weather in January (Saskatchewan, Canada)

What does the weather outlook for Moose Jaw look like in January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of January in Moose Jaw typically brings very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at -7°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -17°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Moose Jaw in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 23 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 7 days will experience snow.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 98 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Moose Jaw, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -17°C  

Max Temperature -7°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 23 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 98 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 37% *  

Data from: Regina, Canada (65 KM, 40 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.

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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 Moose Jaw 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

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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