North Sydney weather in January (Nova Scotia, Canada)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in North Sydney during January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In January, North Sydney typically experiences very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Anticipate daytime highs near 0°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -8°C. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

North Sydney in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 17 days with snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit North Sydney. 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 North Sydney climate page with graphs.

 

North Sydney, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 127 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

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.

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?

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.

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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