Sault Ste. Marie weather in January (Ontario, Canada)

How does the January weather in Sault Ste. Marie compare to other months? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Sault Ste. Marie includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is part of the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -14°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Sault Ste. Marie in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 20 days of snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sault Ste. Marie. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Sault Ste. Marie, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -14°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 20 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

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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 Sault Ste. Marie 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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