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Weather in January in Saskatchewan

Planning a getaway to Saskatchewan this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Saskatchewan in January?

Saskatchewan is a region in Canada. January in Saskatchewan generally has very cold temperatures, with low precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -11°C in Tisdale to -4°C in Shaunavon. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -14°C in Shaunavon and -21°C in Tisdale. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Shaunavon with an average of 20 mm to low snowfall in Tisdale with 25 mm.

Average sunshine

Saskatoon enjoys a balanced 106 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

Where to go in Saskatchewan in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Saskatchewan 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 Saskatchewan?

Saskatoon

In January Saskatoon generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -19°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Saskatoon
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-7°C 
-16°C 
86 hours 
17 mm 
8 days 
poor 
-9°C 
-19°C 
106 hours 
21 mm 
8 days 
poor 
-7°C 
-18°C 
131 hours 
16 mm 
7 days 
poor 
Climate in Saskatoon

Regina

In January Regina generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -18°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Regina
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-5°C 
-15°C 
83 hours 
22 mm 
9 days 
poor 
-8°C 
-18°C 
98 hours 
22 mm 
9 days 
poor 
-6°C 
-16°C 
136 hours 
18 mm 
7 days 
poor 
Climate in Regina

Moose Jaw

In January Moose Jaw generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -17°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Moose Jaw
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-5°C 
-14°C 
83 hours 
21 mm 
6 days 
poor 
-7°C 
-17°C 
98 hours 
23 mm 
7 days 
poor 
-5°C 
-15°C 
136 hours 
18 mm 
6 days 
poor 
Climate in Moose Jaw

Swift Current

In January Swift Current generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Swift Current
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 
-13°C 
21 mm 
9 days 
poor 
-5°C 
-15°C 
22 mm 
10 days 
poor 
-3°C 
-14°C 
17 mm 
8 days 
poor 
Climate in Swift Current

Prince Albert

In January Prince Albert generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -21°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Prince Albert
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
-9°C 
-18°C 
19 mm 
11 days 
poor 
-11°C 
-21°C 
22 mm 
10 days 
poor 
-8°C 
-19°C 
16 mm 
8 days 
poor 
Climate in Prince Albert

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

Is January the best time to visit Saskatchewan?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Saskatchewan with often poor weather in Saskatoon.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Saskatoon. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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