Saskatoon weather in January (Saskatchewan, Canada)

How is the weather in Saskatoon in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Saskatoon typically experiences very low temperatures and low snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around -9°C, while nights can cool down to about -19°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Saskatoon in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 8 days.

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

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

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

 

Saskatoon, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -19°C  

Max Temperature -9°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 21 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Sunshine 106 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 41%  

Where to go in Canada in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Saskatoon in January?

Visitors traveling to Saskatoon 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 in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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