January Rainfall and Precipitation in Quebec

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Quebec, Canada in January.

Quebec, Canada, a region in Canada, experiences precipitation in January ranging from moderate in Rouyn with 59 mm (2.3 in) of snowfall to high in Magdalen Islands with 115 mm (4.5 in) of snowfall. January falls during the winter season.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Quebec precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much snowfall does Quebec, Canada receive in January?

Rainfall in Montréal during January is on the lighter side, averaging about 80 mm (3.1 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.

How many days does it rain in Quebec, Canada in January?

Expect around 14 days rainy days in Montréal during January.

Is January part of the rainy season in Quebec, Canada?

January is generally a drier month for Quebec, Canada, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in January in Quebec, Canada?

Based on our records, Magdalen Islands receives the most snowfall in Quebec, Canada in January, averaging about 115 mm (4.5 in).

What is the driest city in January in Quebec, Canada?

Rouyn is the driest city we have data for in Quebec, Canada in January, with monthly snowfall close to 59 mm (2.3 in).

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