St. John's weather in January (Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada)
How does the January weather in St. John's compare to other months? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.
Temperatures
Typically, January in St. John's includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January marks the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 1°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -6°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.
Precipitation
St. John's in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 133 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 19 days of snow/rain.Average sunshine
The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 65 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit St. John's. August typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, 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 St. John's climate page with graphs.
St. John's, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
-6°C
Max Temperature
1°C
Chance of Rain
65%
Precipitation
133 mm
Rainy days
19 days
Sunshine
65 hours
Percentage Sunshine
23%
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.
perfect weather
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So, what should you wear in this month?
Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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