Gaspé Peninsula Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada in January.

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Percé Gaspé Sainte-Anne-des-Monts Carleton sur Mer

Planning a getaway to the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada 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 to Expect in the Gaspé Peninsula in January

The Gaspé Peninsula, Canada is a region in Canada. January in the Gaspé Peninsula generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -7°C (19°F) in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts to -5°C (23°F) in Percé. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -13°C (9°F) in Percé and -15°C (5°F) in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts. In many areas in Canada, January brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.

For specific regional insights in the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Matane with an average of 83 mm (3.3 in) to moderate snowfall in Chandler with 97 mm (3.8 in).

Explore the Gaspé Peninsula by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Gaspé Peninsula - and find the best time to visit. (based on Percé)

January-5°C (23°F) February-5°C (23°F) March0°C (32°F) April5°C (41°F) May10°C (50°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August21°C (70°F) September17°C (63°F) October11°C (52°F) November5°C (41°F) December0°C (32°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Gaspé Peninsula in January

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

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 Gaspé Peninsula

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

Temperature range in the Gaspé Peninsula (January)

Precipitation variation in the Gaspé Peninsula (January)

Percé

In January Percé generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C (23°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C (9°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-13°C (9°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly snowfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Percé →

Gaspé

In January Gaspé generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C (21°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C (5°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-15°C (5°F)
-15°C (5°F)
Monthly snowfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Gaspé →

Sainte-Anne-des-Monts

In January Sainte-Anne-des-Monts generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C (19°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C (5°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-15°C (5°F)
-15°C (5°F)
Monthly snowfall
102 mm (4 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts →

Carleton sur Mer

In January Carleton sur Mer generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C (19°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -17°C (1°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-17°C (1°F)
-16°C (3°F)
Monthly snowfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Carleton sur Mer →

Matane

In January Matane generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C (19°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C (5°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-15°C (5°F)
-15°C (5°F)
Monthly snowfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Matane →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Gaspé Peninsula in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Percé -5°C (23°F) -13°C (9°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Gaspé -6°C (21°F) -15°C (5°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Sainte-Anne-des-Monts -7°C (19°F) -15°C (5°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Carleton sur Mer -7°C (19°F) -17°C (1°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Matane -7°C (19°F) -15°C (5°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Cap-Chat -7°C (19°F) -15°C (5°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)

The Gaspé Peninsula weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada in January?

the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada typically experiences less favorable weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Percé average around -5°C (23°F), and temperatures drop to about -13°C (9°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada in January?

In Percé, the average daytime high in January is -5°C (23°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -13°C (9°F).

Does the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada get a lot of snow in January?

Not particularly. Percé averages just 95 mm (3.7 in) of snow in January, making it a mostly dry month for the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada due to the typically less favorable weather in Percé.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly excellent weather in Percé. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be less favorable.

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