Best time to visit Canada in January
January is a less ideal time to visit Canada — the country-average travel-comfort score is 31.5/100. The best months are September, August, July.
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Weather in Canada in January
Typical weather across Canada in January: average high -2.1°C, low -9.7°C, about 88.4 mm of rain, and 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. Among Canada's cities, Calgary has the best weather in January (score 43/100, January climate details).
| Metric | Canada avg | Best city (Calgary) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 31.5 | 43 |
| High / Low | -2.1° / -9.7° | -2.5° / -12.4° |
| Precipitation | 88.4 mm | 62.1 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 4.5 | 6 |
Is January recommended?
January is not the best month to visit Canada. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Canada.
When to visit Canada in other months
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