Magdalen Islands Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Magdalen Islands, Canada in January.

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Cap-aux-Meules Havre aux Maisons Étang-du-Nord

Planning a journey to the Magdalen Islands, Canada this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Magdalen Islands in January

The Magdalen Islands, Canada is a region in Canada. January in the Magdalen Islands 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 -1°C (30°F) and nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) in Cap-aux-Meules. 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.

To explore the conditions in the Magdalen Islands, Canada in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a rainy month with an average snowfall of around 114 mm (4.5 in) in Cap-aux-Meules.

Explore the Magdalen Islands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Magdalen Islands — and find the best time to visit. (based on Cap-aux-Meules)

January-1°C (30°F) February-2°C (28°F) March0°C (32°F) April3°C (37°F) May8°C (46°F) June13°C (55°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August21°C (70°F) September18°C (64°F) October12°C (54°F) November7°C (45°F) December3°C (37°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Magdalen Islands in January

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

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 Magdalen Islands

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

Temperature range in the Magdalen Islands (January)

Precipitation variation in the Magdalen Islands (January)

Cap-aux-Meules

In January Cap-aux-Meules generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snowfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Cap-aux-Meules →

Havre aux Maisons

In January Havre aux Maisons generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snowfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Havre aux Maisons →

Étang-du-Nord

In January Étang-du-Nord generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snowfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Étang-du-Nord →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Magdalen Islands in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cap-aux-Meules -1°C (30°F) -6°C (21°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Havre aux Maisons -1°C (30°F) -6°C (21°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Étang-du-Nord -1°C (30°F) -6°C (21°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)

The Magdalen Islands weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Magdalen Islands, Canada in January?

In January, the Magdalen Islands, Canada generally has poor weather conditions. Cap-aux-Meules sees daytime temperatures near -1°C (30°F), with nights cooling to roughly -6°C (21°F).

What is the average temperature in the Magdalen Islands, Canada in January?

In Cap-aux-Meules, the average daytime high in January is -1°C (30°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -6°C (21°F).

Does the Magdalen Islands, Canada get a lot of snow in January?

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in the Magdalen Islands, Canada. Average snowfall in Cap-aux-Meules sits around 114 mm (4.5 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Magdalen Islands, Canada?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Magdalen Islands, Canada due to the typically poor weather in Cap-aux-Meules.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August offering mostly perfect weather in Cap-aux-Meules. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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