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Goderich Weather in January

Goderich in January

The short of it: Goderich in January averages a high of -1 °C (31 °F) and a low of -8 °C (19 °F), with 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain and about 9 h 16 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 -1° · low -8° · rain 108 mm · daylight 9 h 16 min

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

Thirty years of records give Goderich an average January high of -1°, a low of -8° and some 108 mm of rain. Goderich's coldest stretch of the year, -1° by day and -8° by night. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 108 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 16 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, Goderich runs warmer than most and drier than most in January. Clinton, 20 km to the SE, is 1° cooler by day.

January in Goderich, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus December
3° colder, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus February
about the same
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 16 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ClintonOntario20 km SE-2°-9°108 mm
LucknowOntario29 km NNE-2°-9°134 mm
BluewaterOntario32 km SSE-2°-8°94 mm
SeaforthOntario33 km SE-3°-9°111 mm
Huron EastOntario36 km ESE-3°-10°115 mm
WinghamOntario36 km ENE-3°-10°131 mm
BrusselsOntario37 km E-3°-10°119 mm
HensallOntario38 km SSE-2°-9°97 mm

The Almanac · Goderich 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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Goderich's coldest stretch of the year, -1° by day and -8° by night. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 108 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Goderich by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-8°108 mm18 km/h9 h 16 min✦
February0°-8°83 mm18 km/h10 h 25 min✦
March3°-5°62 mm16 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April9°1°78 mm16 km/h13 h 22 min✦
May17°6°85 mm14 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦✦
June22°11°75 mm10 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦
July25°15°65 mm10 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
August25°15°78 mm10 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦
September21°12°89 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°7°98 mm15 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦
November7°1°94 mm17 km/h9 h 35 min✦
December2°-4°101 mm18 km/h8 h 56 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Goderich in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Goderich in January?

Days average -1 °C (31 °F) and nights -8 °C (19 °F), with about 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain over the month. Goderich's coldest stretch of the year, -1° by day and -8° by night. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 108 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Goderich?

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

How long are the days in Goderich in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 9 h 16 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 56 min in December to 15 h 26 min in June.

Does it snow in Goderich in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Goderich in January?

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

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