New Brunswick Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in New Brunswick, Canada in January.

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Moncton Grand Manan Island Saint John Fredericton

Planning a trip to New Brunswick, Canada this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in New Brunswick in January

New Brunswick, Canada is a region in Canada. January in New Brunswick generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -7°C (19°F) in Edmundston to 2°C (36°F) in Grand Manan Island. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -6°C (21°F) in Grand Manan Island and -18°C (0°F) in Edmundston. 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.

For specific regional insights in New Brunswick, Canada, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Edmundston with an average of 60 mm (2.4 in) to high snowfall in North Head with 121 mm (4.8 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Moncton gets around 116 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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Best Places to Visit in New Brunswick in January

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

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 New Brunswick

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

Temperature range in New Brunswick (January)

Precipitation variation in New Brunswick (January)

Moncton

In January Moncton generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°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
2°C (36°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-13°C (9°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly sun hours
101 hours
116 hours
124 hours
Monthly snowfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Moncton →

Grand Manan Island

In January Grand Manan Island generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
150 mm (5.9 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Grand Manan Island →

Saint John

In January Saint John generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°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)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snowfall
140 mm (5.5 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Saint John →

Fredericton

In January Fredericton generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°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)
-3°C (27°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-14°C (7°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly snowfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Fredericton →

Saint Andrews

In January Saint Andrews generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°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
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
102 mm (4 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Saint Andrews →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in New Brunswick in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Moncton -2°C (28°F) -13°C (9°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Grand Manan Island 2°C (36°F) -6°C (21°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Saint John -1°C (30°F) -10°C (14°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Fredericton -3°C (27°F) -14°C (7°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Saint Andrews -1°C (30°F) -11°C (12°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Edmundston -7°C (19°F) -18°C (0°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)

New Brunswick weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in New Brunswick, Canada in January?

Expect poor weather across New Brunswick, Canada in January. The popular destination of Moncton averages -2°C (28°F) by day and -13°C (9°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in New Brunswick, Canada in January?

Daytime temperatures in Moncton peak at roughly -2°C (28°F) in January, dropping to about -13°C (9°F) overnight.

Does New Brunswick, Canada get a lot of snow in January?

Not particularly. Moncton averages just 97 mm (3.8 in) of snow in January, making it a mostly dry month for New Brunswick, Canada.

Is January a Good Time to Visit New Brunswick, Canada?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Moncton, January may not be the ideal time to visit New Brunswick, Canada.

On average, the best time to visit New Brunswick, Canada is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Moncton. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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