Peterborough weather in January (Ontario, Canada)

How is January weather typically in Peterborough? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Peterborough typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Experience the winter season in January. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -2°C, while night temperatures can drop to -12°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

Peterborough in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days days of snowfall are expected.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Peterborough. May, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Peterborough climate page with graphs.

 

Peterborough, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 15 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

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 Peterborough 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

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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