New Brunswick weather in January
Considering a trip to New Brunswick this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in New Brunswick in January?
New Brunswick 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.
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -7°C in Edmundston to 2°C in Grand Manan Island. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -6°C in Grand Manan Island and -18°C 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.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Edmundston with an average of 60 mm to high snowfall in North Head with 121 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 116 hours of sunlight anticipated in Moncton. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of New Brunswick in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our New Brunswick climate page.
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Average weather in Moncton
In January Moncton generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Grand Manan Island
In January Grand Manan Island generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Saint John
In January Saint John generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Fredericton
In January Fredericton generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Saint Andrews
In January Saint Andrews generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit New Brunswick?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Moncton, January may not be the ideal time to visit New Brunswick.
On average, the best time to visit New Brunswick 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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