Shawinigan weather in January (Quebec, Canada)

Is January a good time to explore Shawinigan weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In January, Shawinigan usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is part of winter. During the day, temperatures can climb to about -6°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -17°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Shawinigan in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. You can typically expect 13 days days of snow this month, based on climate records.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Shawinigan. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shawinigan, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -17°C  

Max Temperature -6°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 13 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 Shawinigan 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Shawinigan.

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