Weather in January in Quebec
Planning a journey to Quebec this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Quebec in January?
Quebec is a region in Canada. In January, Quebec experiences a range of weather conditions, with very cold temperatures and 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 -12°C in Chibougamau to -1°C in Magdalen Islands. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -6°C in Magdalen Islands and -23°C in Chibougamau. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Quebec. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Rouyn with an average of 59 mm to high snowfall in Magdalen Islands with 115 mm.Average sunshine
Montréal experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 99 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysFor a closer look at January's conditions in Quebec, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Quebec's yearly weather, check out our Quebec climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Quebec?
Montréal
In January Montréal generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Quebec City
In January Quebec City generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mont-Tremblant
In January Mont-Tremblant generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -17°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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La Malbaie
In January La Malbaie generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Magdalen Islands
In January Magdalen Islands generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Quebec, in Canada.
Is January the best time to visit Quebec?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Quebec with often poor weather in Montréal.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly pleasant weather in Montréal. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be poor.
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