Waterloo weather in January (Ontario, Canada)

What weather conditions can you expect in Waterloo this January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Waterloo includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -1°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -10°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Waterloo in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of snow.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 88 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Waterloo. May, 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 Waterloo climate page with graphs.

 

Waterloo, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 88 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

* Data from: Hamilton, Canada (57 KM, 35 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in January

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Weather conditions Weather

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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 Waterloo 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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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