Saint Catharines weather in January (Ontario, Canada)

Curious about the climate in Saint Catharines this January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In January, Saint Catharines usually has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 1°C, cooling off to about -6°C at night. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Saint Catharines in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 13 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 93 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Saint Catharines. July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Saint Catharines, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 93 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

* Data from: Buffalo, the United States of America (42 KM, 26 Miles).

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.

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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