Olds weather in January (Alberta, Canada)

Is Olds a good destination in January, weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Olds generally includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around -3°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -14°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year, making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Precipitation

Olds in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. This month experiences about 8 days of snow according to historical data.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Olds. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Olds, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -14°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 20 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Where to go in Canada in January

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Olds 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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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