Gros Morne National Park

Gros Morne National Park Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Gros Morne National Park, Canada in January.

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Rocky Harbour Cow Head Norris Point

Thinking about venturing to Gros Morne National Park, 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 Gros Morne National Park in January

Gros Morne National Park, Canada is a region in Canada. January in Gros Morne National Park generally has very cold temperatures, with high precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -3°C (27°F) and nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) in Rocky Harbour. In many regions in Canada, January is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

For specific regional insights in Gros Morne National Park, Canada, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a rainy month with an average snowfall of around 142 mm (5.6 in) in Rocky Harbour.

Explore Gros Morne National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Gros Morne National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Rocky Harbour)

January-3°C (27°F) February-4°C (25°F) March-1°C (30°F) April4°C (39°F) May10°C (50°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August20°C (68°F) September16°C (61°F) October10°C (50°F) November5°C (41°F) December0°C (32°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Gros Morne National Park in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Gros Morne National Park.

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 Gros Morne National Park

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Gros Morne National Park, Canada?

Temperature range in Gros Morne National Park (January)

Precipitation variation in Gros Morne National Park (January)

Rocky Harbour

In January Rocky Harbour generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly snowfall
147 mm (5.8 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
23 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Rocky Harbour →

Cow Head

In January Cow Head generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Cow Head →

Norris Point

In January Norris Point generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and high 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)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly snowfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Norris Point →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Gros Morne National Park in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rocky Harbour -3°C (27°F) -11°C (12°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Cow Head -2°C (28°F) -9°C (16°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)
Norris Point -4°C (25°F) -12°C (10°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)

Gros Morne National Park weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Gros Morne National Park, Canada in January?

In January, Gros Morne National Park, Canada generally has poor weather conditions. Rocky Harbour sees daytime temperatures near -3°C (27°F), with nights cooling to roughly -11°C (12°F).

What is the average temperature in Gros Morne National Park, Canada in January?

Average temperatures in Gros Morne National Park, Canada during January range from a nighttime low near -11°C (12°F) to a daytime high around -3°C (27°F) in Rocky Harbour.

Does Gros Morne National Park, Canada get a lot of snow in January?

Gros Morne National Park, Canada sees substantial snowfall in January. Rocky Harbour typically averages about 142 mm (5.6 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Gros Morne National Park, Canada?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Rocky Harbour, January may not be the ideal time to visit Gros Morne National Park, Canada.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August offering mostly pleasant weather in Rocky Harbour. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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