Ottawa weather in January (Ontario, Canada)

How does the January weather in Ottawa compare to other months? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Ottawa includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January marks the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around -4°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -15°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Ottawa in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see snowfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 98 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

 

Ottawa, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -15°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 98 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 35%  

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

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 Ottawa 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

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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