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Shawinigan weather in January (Quebec, Canada)

What can you expect from the weather in Shawinigan during January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Shawinigan generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around -6°C, while nights can cool down to about -17°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Shawinigan in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 13 days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 81 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  

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.

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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 in January.

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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