Eastern Townships Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Eastern Townships, Canada in January.

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Magog Sherbrooke Bromont Lac-Brome

Thinking about venturing to the Eastern Townships, 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 the Eastern Townships in January

The Eastern Townships, Canada is a region in Canada. January in the Eastern Townships generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -4°C (25°F) and nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) in Magog. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in the Eastern Townships, Canada. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For specific regional insights in the Eastern Townships, Canada, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Farnham with an average of 85 mm (3.3 in) to moderate snowfall in Cowansville with 90 mm (3.5 in).

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Best Places to Visit in the Eastern Townships in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 the Eastern Townships

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Eastern Townships, Canada?

Temperature range in the Eastern Townships (January)

Precipitation variation in the Eastern Townships (January)

Magog

In January Magog generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-14°C (7°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly snowfall
101 mm (4 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Magog →

Sherbrooke

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

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-15°C (5°F)
-14°C (7°F)
Monthly snowfall
102 mm (4 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sherbrooke →

Bromont

In January Bromont generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-14°C (7°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly sun hours
80 hours
99 hours
128 hours
Monthly snowfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bromont →

Lac-Brome

In January Lac-Brome generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-14°C (7°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly snowfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lac-Brome →

Granby

In January Granby generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-14°C (7°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly sun hours
80 hours
99 hours
128 hours
Monthly snowfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Granby →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Eastern Townships in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Magog -4°C (25°F) -14°C (7°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Sherbrooke -4°C (25°F) -15°C (5°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Bromont -4°C (25°F) -14°C (7°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Lac-Brome -4°C (25°F) -14°C (7°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Granby -4°C (25°F) -14°C (7°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Cowansville -3°C (27°F) -14°C (7°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)

The Eastern Townships weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Eastern Townships, Canada in January?

In January, the Eastern Townships, Canada generally has poor weather conditions. Magog sees daytime temperatures near -4°C (25°F), with nights cooling to roughly -14°C (7°F).

What is the average temperature in the Eastern Townships, Canada in January?

Daytime temperatures in Magog peak at roughly -4°C (25°F) in January, dropping to about -14°C (7°F) overnight.

Does the Eastern Townships, Canada get a lot of snow in January?

Not particularly. Magog averages just 86 mm (3.4 in) of snow in January, making it a mostly dry month for the Eastern Townships, Canada.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Eastern Townships, Canada?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Magog, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Eastern Townships, Canada.

On average, the best time to visit the Eastern Townships, Canada is in June, July, August and September with generally pleasant weather in Magog. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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