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Okotoks weather in January (Alberta, Canada)

Is Okotoks a good destination in January, weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Okotoks includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately -1°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -12°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Okotoks in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 15 mm for the month. With the driest weather of the year, this month is ideal for outdoor fun. Plan your events and outings without worrying about rain. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 6 days will experience snow.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 120 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

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

 

Okotoks, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 21%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 15 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 54% *  
SunshineSunshine 120 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 45% *  
Data from: Calgary, Canada (36 KM, 22 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 Okotoks 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
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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