Alberta
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Temperature in January

Temperature in Alberta in January

Alberta, Canada, a region in Canada, experiences very low average maximum daytime temperatures in January, ranging from -22°C (-8°F) in Cape Hooper to 1°C (34°F) in Lethbridge. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -10°C (14°F) in Lethbridge and -27°C (-17°F) in Cape Hooper. In January, it is winter. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Alberta, Canada in January?

Discover the typical January temperatures for the most popular locations of Alberta on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

Alberta Weather by Month

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January-9°C (16°F) February-6°C (21°F) March-2°C (28°F) April4°C (39°F) May9°C (48°F) June13°C (55°F) July18°C (64°F) August17°C (63°F) This monthSeptember12°C (54°F) October3°C (37°F) November-5°C (23°F) December-10°C (14°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Alberta in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Alberta temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Alberta, Canada in January?

Expect daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) in Calgary. That makes January a very low month for Alberta, Canada.

How cold does it get at night in Alberta, Canada in January?

Nighttime temperatures in Calgary typically drop to around -12°C (10°F) in January.

What is the warmest city in January in Alberta, Canada?

According to our recent database analysis, Lethbridge is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 1°C (34°F) and rarely drops below -10°C (14°F) during the night.

What is the coldest city in January in Alberta, Canada?

In our database, Cape Hooper is the chilliest city in January in Alberta, Canada. Daytime temperatures typically peak at -22°C (-8°F), while the nighttime lows hover around -27°C (-17°F).

How much sun does Alberta, Canada get in January?

Across Alberta, Canada, sunshine in January ranges from overcast in Banff (57 hours) to moderately sunny in Calgary (120 hours).

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