Saguenay weather in January (Canada)

How is January weather typically in Saguenay? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Saguenay usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is part of winter. During the day, temperatures can climb to about -9°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -20°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Saguenay in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 15 days of snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Saguenay. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Saguenay climate page with graphs.

 

Saguenay, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -20°C  

Max Temperature -9°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Where to go in Canada in January

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Saguenay should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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