Alberta Badlands Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Alberta Badlands, Canada in January.

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Thinking about venturing to Alberta Badlands, Canada this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Alberta Badlands in January

Alberta Badlands, Canada is a region in Canada. January in Alberta Badlands generally has very cold temperatures, with low precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -4°C (25°F) and nighttime temperatures around -15°C (5°F) in Drumheller. 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Alberta Badlands, Canada, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average snowfall of around 17 mm (0.7 in) in Drumheller.

Explore Alberta Badlands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Alberta Badlands — and find the best time to visit. (based on Drumheller)

January-4°C (25°F) February-2°C (28°F) March4°C (39°F) April12°C (54°F) May18°C (64°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°F) September20°C (68°F) October12°C (54°F) November3°C (37°F) December-3°C (27°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Alberta Badlands in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Alberta Badlands.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Alberta Badlands

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Alberta Badlands, Canada?

Drumheller

In January Drumheller generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C (5°F) and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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December
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Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-13°C (9°F)
-15°C (5°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly snowfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
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Weather conditions
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Alberta Badlands weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Alberta Badlands, Canada in January?

January in Alberta Badlands, Canada brings poor weather. In Drumheller, daytime temperatures are typically around -4°C (25°F) and nighttime lows hover near -15°C (5°F).

What is the average temperature in Alberta Badlands, Canada in January?

Average temperatures in Alberta Badlands, Canada during January range from a nighttime low near -15°C (5°F) to a daytime high around -4°C (25°F) in Drumheller.

Does Alberta Badlands, Canada get a lot of snow in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Alberta Badlands, Canada during January, with Drumheller averaging close to 17 mm (0.7 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Alberta Badlands, Canada?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Drumheller, January may not be the ideal time to visit Alberta Badlands, Canada.

On average, the best time to visit Alberta Badlands, Canada is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Drumheller. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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