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Christopher-Champlain Weather in January

Christopher-Champlain in January

The short of it: Christopher-Champlain in January averages a high of -2 °C (28 °F) and a low of -9 °C (15 °F), with 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain and about 9 h 18 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 -2° · low -9° · rain 63 mm · daylight 9 h 18 min

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

January in Christopher-Champlain brings afternoons near -2° and nights around -9°, with about 63 mm of rain over the month. Christopher-Champlain's coldest stretch of the year, -2° by day and -9° by night. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 18 min in mid-January, 19 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 June and September.

Against its neighbours, Christopher-Champlain runs warmer than most and about as wet in January. Cambridge, 2 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

January in Christopher-Champlain, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus December
3° colder, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 18 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CambridgeOntario2 km NNW-2°-9°63 mm
KitchenerOntario19 km WNW-3°-10°73 mm
WaterlooOntario22 km NW-3°-10°72 mm
GuelphOntario22 km N-3°-10°61 mm
BrantfordOntario24 km S-1°-9°56 mm
BrantOntario24 km S-2°-9°61 mm
AncasterOntario29 km ESE-1°-8°68 mm
WaterdownOntario34 km E-2°-9°74 mm

The Almanac · Christopher-Champlain 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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Christopher-Champlain's coldest stretch of the year, -2° by day and -9° by night. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Christopher-Champlain by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°63 mm16 km/h9 h 18 min✦
February-1°-9°57 mm15 km/h10 h 27 min✦
March4°-5°54 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April11°1°80 mm15 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦
May19°7°94 mm13 km/h14 h 40 min✦✦✦
June24°13°79 mm11 km/h15 h 23 min✦✦✦
July26°15°102 mm11 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦
August26°15°83 mm10 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
September22°11°78 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°5°82 mm14 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦
November8°0°80 mm15 km/h9 h 37 min✦
December1°-5°68 mm16 km/h8 h 59 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Christopher-Champlain in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Christopher-Champlain in January?

Days average -2 °C (28 °F) and nights -9 °C (15 °F), with about 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain over the month. Christopher-Champlain's coldest stretch of the year, -2° by day and -9° by night. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Christopher-Champlain?

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

How long are the days in Christopher-Champlain in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 9 h 18 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 59 min in December to 15 h 23 min in June.

Does it snow in Christopher-Champlain in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Christopher-Champlain in January?

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

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