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Weather in January in Alberta Badlands

Planning a getaway to Alberta Badlands this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Alberta Badlands in January?

Alberta Badlands is a region in Canada. January in Alberta Badlands generally has very cold temperatures, with low precipitation. In January, it is winter.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -4°C and nighttime temperatures around -15°C 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.

Precipitation

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

For a closer look at January's conditions in Alberta Badlands, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Alberta Badlands's yearly weather, check out our Alberta Badlands climate page.

Where to go in Alberta Badlands in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Alberta Badlands on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

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

Drumheller

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

Drumheller
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17 mm 
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-4°C 
-15°C 
17 mm 
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-2°C 
-13°C 
15 mm 
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Climate in Drumheller

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Is January the best time to visit Alberta Badlands?

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

On average, the best time to visit Alberta Badlands 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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