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Weather in January in Newfoundland and Labrador

Considering a trip to Newfoundland and Labrador 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 Newfoundland and Labrador in January?

Newfoundland and Labrador is a region in Canada. January in Newfoundland and Labrador 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 -5°C in Battle Harbour to 2°C in Fortune. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C in Fortune and -13°C in Battle Harbour. In many areas in Canada, January brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Battle Harbour with an average of 99 mm to high snowfall in Fortune with 153 mm.

Average sunshine

St. John's experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 65 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For a closer look at January's conditions in Newfoundland and Labrador, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Newfoundland and Labrador's yearly weather, check out our Newfoundland and Labrador climate page.

Where to go in Newfoundland and Labrador in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Newfoundland and Labrador on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Newfoundland and Labrador?

St. John's

In January St. John's generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

St. John's
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
4°C 
-2°C 
62 hours 
136 mm 
19 days 
poor 
1°C 
-6°C 
65 hours 
133 mm 
19 days 
poor 
1°C 
-7°C 
90 hours 
121 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in St. John's

Bonavista

In January Bonavista generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Bonavista
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
3°C 
-2°C 
130 mm 
16 days 
poor 
0°C 
-6°C 
118 mm 
15 days 
poor 
-0°C 
-7°C 
110 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Bonavista

Trinity

In January Trinity generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Trinity
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
3°C 
-4°C 
128 mm 
14 days 
poor 
-0°C 
-8°C 
119 mm 
12 days 
poor 
-0°C 
-8°C 
110 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Trinity

Corner Brook

In January Corner Brook generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Corner Brook
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
1°C 
-6°C 
139 mm 
22 days 
poor 
-3°C 
-11°C 
132 mm 
23 days 
poor 
-3°C 
-12°C 
125 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Corner Brook

Gander

In January Gander 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.

Gander
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
2°C 
-5°C 
117 mm 
19 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-11°C 
106 mm 
18 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-11°C 
107 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Gander

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Newfoundland and Labrador, in Canada.

Is January the best time to visit Newfoundland and Labrador?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Newfoundland and Labrador with often poor weather in St. John's.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August offering mostly perfect weather in St. John's. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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