Ottawa weather in January (Kansas, United States of America)

Interested in knowing the climate of Ottawa in January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During January, Ottawa usually has low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 5°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -7°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Ottawa in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. With virtually no rain, this driest month of the year is perfect for exploring the outdoors. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 5 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 176 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ottawa. October typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Ottawa climate page with graphs.

 

Ottawa, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 19 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 176 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

Data from: Topeka, the United States of America (59 KM, 37 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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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. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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