Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
24°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Ottawa
Canada · North America
Cold weather and some snow or mixed precipitation are the main limitations.
Limited, but doable
Late
Daytime high
24°F
Lows around 8°F
Precipitation
11 days/mo
Sun
5.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.
35%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.
5.3 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 10° and nights feel near 3°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
27%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
7 mphJanuary Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 19°F, easing to about 17°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning15°F
Rain18%
Cloud76%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday20°F
Rain17%
Cloud75%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowLate afternoon19°F
Rain17%
Cloud73%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Early evening17°F
Rain17%
Cloud70%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 8 | 2.8 | 11 | 5.3 | 77 |
| Feb | 28 | 10 | 2.4 | 10 | 6.7 | 73 |
| Mar | 38 | 21 | 2.9 | 10 | 8.0 | 68 |
| Apr | 54 | 35 | 3.7 | 11 | 8.8 | 63 |
| May | 68 | 47 | 3.6 | 12 | 10.2 | 65 |
| Jun | 76 | 56 | 4.1 | 12 | 11.3 | 71 |
| Jul | 80 | 61 | 3.9 | 12 | 12.1 | 74 |
| Aug | 78 | 59 | 3.7 | 11 | 11.0 | 77 |
| Sep | 71 | 52 | 3.5 | 10 | 8.9 | 79 |
| Oct | 56 | 41 | 3.8 | 12 | 6.5 | 78 |
| Nov | 42 | 30 | 3.1 | 11 | 4.9 | 79 |
| Dec | 30 | 18 | 3.4 | 12 | 4.4 | 81 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology