The 5 most beautiful lakes in Canada
Explore Canada's stunning lakes: Lake Louise, Lake Superior, Maligne Lake, Emerald Lake, and Lake Okanagan, each offering unique beauty and activities.
January in Shawville brings very low temperatures, with daytime highs of -5°C (23°F) and nights around -16°C (3°F). Quite a bit of snowfall is expected, around 73 mm (2.9 in), so pack an umbrella.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. May, July, August and September typically offer the best weather for Shawville.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Shawville - and find the best time to visit.
Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Canada in January →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
We recommend you pack up your warm winter gear for Shawville in January. If you have insulated boots, thermal layers, and a heavy winter coat that can handle snow and freezing temperatures it's smart to bring them. Don't forget gloves, a warm hat, and a scarf. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. With limited sunshine expected, sunglasses aren't a priority for packing.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
See the full Shawville climate overview or explore weather in Canada.
Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.
The 5 most beautiful lakes in Canada
Explore Canada's stunning lakes: Lake Louise, Lake Superior, Maligne Lake, Emerald Lake, and Lake Okanagan, each offering unique beauty and activities.
Canoeing the south Nahannii
The South Nahanni in the northwest of Canada is one of the most impressive wilderness rivers in the world. Canoeing the south Nahanni is something you must add to your bucket list.
See Polar Bears in Churchill Canada
Thousands of bears gather at the small town of Churchill. In the evening the northern lights give a light show against the dark evening sky. An unforgettable experience.
Banff National Park
Snowy mountains, clear blue lakes and green forests make Banff National Park a wonderful bucket list destination. The pristine wilderness is a mecca for walkers.