Niagara on the Lake weather in January (Ontario, Canada)

Looking to travel to Niagara on the Lake in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Niagara on the Lake generally has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 1°C. But by evening, they drop to around -5°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 on the Lake in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 42 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

The city usually sees around 93 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 Niagara on the Lake. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Niagara on the Lake, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 42 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 93 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 31% *  
* Data from: Buffalo, the United States of America (44 KM, 27 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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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 on the Lake 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
2/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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