Niagara Falls weather in January (Ontario, Canada)

How is the weather in Niagara Falls in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Niagara Falls generally has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 0°C, while night temperatures can drop to -7°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Niagara Falls in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 93 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Niagara Falls. May, June, July, August and September typically offer 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 Niagara Falls climate page with graphs.

 

Niagara Falls, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 93 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

* Data from: Buffalo, the United States of America (28 KM, 17 Miles).

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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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 Niagara Falls in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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