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Bridgewater Weather in January

Bridgewater in January

The short of it: Bridgewater in January averages a high of 0 °C (33 °F) and a low of -9 °C (15 °F), with 145 mm (5.7 in) of rain and about 9 h 12 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -9° · rain 145 mm · daylight 9 h 12 min

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

January in Bridgewater brings afternoons near 0° and nights around -9°, with about 145 mm of rain over the month. Bridgewater's coldest stretch of the year, 0° by day and -9° by night. Wet spells are common — about 145 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 12 min in mid-January, 20 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates January 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Bridgewater runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Lunenburg, 16 km to the E, is 1° warmer by day.

January in Bridgewater, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus December
3° colder, 16 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 12 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LunenburgNova Scotia16 km E1°-9°139 mm
ChesterNova Scotia29 km NE1°-9°138 mm
LiverpoolNova Scotia41 km SSW1°-8°137 mm
Shad BayNova Scotia60 km ENE1°-9°140 mm
Stillwater LakeNova Scotia65 km ENE0°-10°143 mm
TimberleaNova Scotia69 km ENE0°-9°145 mm
Hammonds PlainsNova Scotia71 km NE-1°-10°149 mm
BeechvilleNova Scotia72 km ENE0°-9°145 mm
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The Almanac · Bridgewater 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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Bridgewater's coldest stretch of the year, 0° by day and -9° by night. Wet spells are common — about 145 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Bridgewater by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-9°145 mm15 km/h9 h 12 min✦
February1°-9°129 mm15 km/h10 h 23 min✦
March5°-5°145 mm15 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April10°0°124 mm15 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦
May17°5°123 mm13 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦
June22°9°115 mm12 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦
July25°13°92 mm10 km/h15 h 12 min✦✦✦
August25°13°96 mm11 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦✦
September21°9°115 mm12 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October15°4°153 mm14 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
November9°0°176 mm14 km/h9 h 32 min✦
December4°-5°161 mm15 km/h8 h 51 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bridgewater in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bridgewater in January?

Days average 0 °C (33 °F) and nights -9 °C (15 °F), with about 145 mm (5.7 in) of rain over the month. Bridgewater's coldest stretch of the year, 0° by day and -9° by night. Wet spells are common — about 145 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Bridgewater?

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

How long are the days in Bridgewater in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 9 h 12 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 51 min in December to 15 h 31 min in June.

Does it snow in Bridgewater in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Bridgewater in January?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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