Thompson weather in January (Manitoba, Canada)

How's the weather trend in Thompson as January approaches? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In January, Thompson tends to experience very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is part of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at -17°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -26°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year, making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Precipitation

Thompson in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 11 days of snow.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Thompson. June and August 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 Thompson climate page with graphs.

 

Thompson, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -26°C  

Max Temperature -17°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 21 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Where to go in Canada in January

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Thompson 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

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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