Toronto weather in January (Ontario, Canada)

What does the weather outlook for Toronto look like in January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Toronto generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 1°C. At night, it falls to around -7°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Toronto in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Expect around 12 days of snow/rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 85 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 Toronto. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Toronto, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 80%  

Sunshine 85 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 30%  

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?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Toronto.

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