Toronto weather in January (Ontario, Canada)

Looking to travel to Toronto in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Toronto generally has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 1°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -7°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Toronto in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 85 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 84 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 80%  
SunshineSunshine 85 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 30%  

Where to go in Canada in January

Find out more about the weather in Canada in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Toronto in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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