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Bath Weather in January

Bath in January

The short of it: Bath in January averages a high of -3 °C (28 °F) and a low of -11 °C (12 °F), with 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain and about 9 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -3° · low -11° · rain 82 mm · daylight 9 h 13 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & June

Thirty years of records give Bath an average January high of -3°, a low of -11° and some 82 mm of rain. Bath's coldest stretch of the year, -3° by day and -11° by night. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 13 min in mid-January, 20 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates January 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Bath runs warmer than most and wetter than most in January. Amherstview, 12 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

January in Bath, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus December
4° colder, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 13 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AmherstviewOntario12 km ENE-3°-11°77 mm
Mile SquareOntario14 km ENE-2°-11°76 mm
SkateparkOntario15 km WNW-3°-12°79 mm
Napanee DowntownOntario15 km WNW-3°-12°80 mm
Greater NapaneeOntario15 km WNW-3°-12°79 mm
NapaneeOntario15 km WNW-3°-12°79 mm
Lemoine PointOntario16 km ENE-2°-11°76 mm
Bayridge WestOntario16 km ENE-2°-11°76 mm

The Almanac · Bath Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
January
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Bath's coldest stretch of the year, -3° by day and -11° by night. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Bath by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-11°82 mm18 km/h9 h 13 min✦
February-2°-11°66 mm18 km/h10 h 24 min✦
March4°-5°65 mm16 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April11°1°91 mm16 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦
May18°8°76 mm14 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦✦
June23°12°83 mm12 km/h15 h 29 min✦✦✦
July26°16°66 mm12 km/h15 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
August25°15°76 mm12 km/h14 h 0 min✦✦✦
September21°11°80 mm13 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°5°99 mm16 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦
November7°0°93 mm17 km/h9 h 33 min✦
December1°-6°86 mm18 km/h8 h 53 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bath in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bath in January?

Days average -3 °C (28 °F) and nights -11 °C (12 °F), with about 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. Bath's coldest stretch of the year, -3° by day and -11° by night. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Bath?

The Almanac gives January 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Bath in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 9 h 13 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 53 min in December to 15 h 29 min in June.

Does it snow in Bath in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Bath in January?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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