Manitoulin Island Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Manitoulin Island, Canada in January.

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Little Current Mindemoya Manitowaning

Planning a getaway to Manitoulin Island, 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 Manitoulin Island in January

Manitoulin Island, Canada is a region in Canada. January in Manitoulin Island 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 -5°C (23°F) and nighttime temperatures around -13°C (9°F) in Little Current. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Manitoulin Island, Canada, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 67 mm (2.6 in) in Little Current.

Explore Manitoulin Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Manitoulin Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Little Current)

January-5°C (23°F) February-5°C (23°F) March0°C (32°F) April5°C (41°F) May13°C (55°F) This monthJune20°C (68°F) July24°C (75°F) August23°C (73°F) September19°C (66°F) October12°C (54°F) November6°C (43°F) December0°C (32°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Manitoulin Island in January

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

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 Manitoulin Island

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

Temperature range in Manitoulin Island (January)

Precipitation variation in Manitoulin Island (January)

Little Current

In January Little Current 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 poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-13°C (9°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly snowfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Mindemoya

In January Mindemoya generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly snowfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Manitowaning

In January Manitowaning generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly snowfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Manitoulin Island in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Little Current -5°C (23°F) -13°C (9°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Mindemoya -4°C (25°F) -11°C (12°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Manitowaning -4°C (25°F) -12°C (10°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)

Manitoulin Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Manitoulin Island, Canada in January?

Expect poor weather across Manitoulin Island, Canada in January. The popular destination of Little Current averages -5°C (23°F) by day and -13°C (9°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Manitoulin Island, Canada in January?

Average temperatures in Manitoulin Island, Canada during January range from a nighttime low near -13°C (9°F) to a daytime high around -5°C (23°F) in Little Current.

Does Manitoulin Island, Canada get a lot of snow in January?

January is on the drier side in Manitoulin Island, Canada. Little Current averages only about 67 mm (2.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Manitoulin Island, Canada?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Manitoulin Island, Canada due to the typically poor weather in Little Current.

On average, the best time to visit Manitoulin Island, Canada is in June and July with generally perfect weather in Little Current. 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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