Thunder Bay weather in January (Ontario, Canada)

What is the weather forecast for Thunder Bay in January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Thunder Bay tends to experience very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around -8°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -17°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Thunder Bay in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 11 days of snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Thunder Bay. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, 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 Thunder Bay climate page with graphs.

 

Thunder Bay, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -17°C  

Max Temperature -8°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 36 mm  

Rainy days 11 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 Thunder Bay 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

Interested in more climate information?

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