Alberta weather in January
Planning a getaway to Alberta 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 in January?
Alberta is a region in Canada. Alberta has a wide variety of climate types. During January, you can expect very cold temperatures and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. In January, it is winter.
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -22°C in Cape Hooper to 1°C in Lethbridge. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -10°C in Lethbridge and -27°C in Cape Hooper. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Alberta. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in High River with an average of 15 mm to high snowfall in Fogo Island with 113 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Calgary, marking it as the year's driest month. The city Calgary usually sees around 120 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Alberta, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Alberta's yearly weather, check out our Alberta climate page.
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Average weather in Calgary
In January Calgary generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Edmonton
In January Edmonton generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Jasper
In January Jasper generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Canmore
In January Canmore generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Banff
In January Banff generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -17°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Alberta, in Canada.
Is January the best time to visit Alberta?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Alberta due to the typically poor weather in Calgary.
Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Calgary. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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