Sudbury weather in January (Ontario, Canada)

What should you pack for a trip to Sudbury in January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

January in Sudbury generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Experience the winter season in January. Daytime temperatures hover around -6°C, while nights can cool down to about -17°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Sudbury in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see snowfall.

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

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

 

Sudbury, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -17°C  

Max Temperature -6°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 14 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 Sudbury 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 Sudbury.

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