Manitoba weather in January
Planning a getaway to Manitoba 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 is the weather like in Manitoba in January?
Manitoba is a region in Canada. Manitoba offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In January, one might encounter very cold temperatures, and low precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -21°C in Churchill to -10°C in Dauphin. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -20°C in Dauphin and -28°C in Churchill. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Churchill with an average of 19 mm to low snowfall in Swan River with 26 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 115 hours of sunlight expected in Winnipeg. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Manitoba in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Manitoba climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Manitoba?
Winnipeg
In January Winnipeg generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -21°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Churchill
In January Churchill generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -28°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Brandon
In January Brandon generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -20°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Thompson
In January Thompson generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -26°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Dauphin
In January Dauphin generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -20°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Manitoba?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Winnipeg, January may not be the ideal time to visit Manitoba.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Winnipeg. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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