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Exeter Weather in January

Exeter in January

The short of it: Exeter in January averages a high of -2 °C (28 °F) and a low of -9 °C (16 °F), with 92 mm (3.6 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 92 mm · daylight 9 h 18 min

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

January in Exeter brings afternoons near -2° and nights around -9°, with about 92 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Exeter: highs scarcely reach -2°, nights fall to -9°. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 5th 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, Exeter runs cooler than most and about as wet in January. South Huron, 4 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

January in Exeter, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus December
3° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 18 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
South HuronOntario4 km SW-2°-9°89 mm
BluewaterOntario17 km NW-2°-8°94 mm
LucanOntario19 km SSE-2°-9°92 mm
Grand BendOntario22 km W-1°-8°85 mm
SeaforthOntario24 km NNE-3°-9°111 mm
ParkhillOntario26 km SW-1°-8°86 mm
St. MarysOntario30 km ESE-2°-10°93 mm
IldertonOntario30 km SSE-2°-9°88 mm

The Almanac · Exeter 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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The dead of winter in Exeter: highs scarcely reach -2°, nights fall to -9°. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Exeter by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°92 mm17 km/h9 h 18 min✦
February-2°-9°77 mm17 km/h10 h 27 min✦
March4°-4°63 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April11°1°85 mm16 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦
May18°7°89 mm14 km/h14 h 40 min✦✦✦
June24°13°77 mm11 km/h15 h 23 min✦✦✦
July26°15°81 mm11 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦
August25°15°75 mm10 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
September22°11°106 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°6°103 mm15 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦
November7°0°95 mm17 km/h9 h 37 min✦
December1°-5°94 mm17 km/h8 h 59 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Exeter in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Exeter in January?

Days average -2 °C (28 °F) and nights -9 °C (16 °F), with about 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Exeter: highs scarcely reach -2°, nights fall to -9°. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Exeter?

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

How long are the days in Exeter 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 Exeter in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Exeter in January?

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

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