Smiths Falls weather in January (Ontario, Canada)

What kind of weather does January bring to Smiths Falls? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Smiths Falls includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -3°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -13°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Smiths Falls in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 12 days will see snow.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 98 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Smiths Falls. June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Smiths Falls climate page with graphs.

 

Smiths Falls, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 98 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

Data from: Ottawa, Canada (63 KM, 39 Miles).

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 Smiths Falls 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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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