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Markham Weather in January

Markham in January

The short of it: Markham in January averages a high of -2 °C (29 °F) and a low of -9 °C (15 °F), with 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 9 h 15 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 57 mm · daylight 9 h 15 min

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

January in Markham brings afternoons near -2° and nights around -9°, with about 57 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Markham: highs scarcely reach -2°, nights fall to -9°. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 15 min in mid-January, 20 minutes more than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Markham runs cooler than most and drier than most in January. Agincourt North, 7 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

January in Markham, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus December
3° colder, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 15 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Agincourt NorthOntario7 km S-2°-9°58 mm
MalvernOntario7 km SSE-2°-9°55 mm
L'AmoreauxOntario9 km SSW-2°-9°59 mm
Tam O'Shanter-SullivanOntario10 km SSW-1°-9°59 mm
RougeOntario11 km SE-1°-9°53 mm
BendaleOntario11 km S-1°-9°58 mm
StouffvilleOntario11 km N-3°-11°59 mm
PickeringOntario11 km ENE-2°-10°55 mm

The Almanac · Markham 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 Markham: highs scarcely reach -2°, nights fall to -9°. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Markham by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°57 mm17 km/h9 h 15 min✦
February-1°-9°56 mm17 km/h10 h 25 min✦
March4°-4°51 mm16 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April11°2°82 mm15 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦
May18°8°82 mm13 km/h14 h 43 min✦✦✦
June24°13°81 mm12 km/h15 h 27 min✦✦✦
July27°16°74 mm11 km/h15 h 9 min✦✦✦
August26°16°83 mm11 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦
September22°12°79 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October14°6°77 mm14 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦
November7°0°80 mm15 km/h9 h 34 min✦
December1°-5°64 mm17 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Markham in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Markham in January?

Days average -2 °C (29 °F) and nights -9 °C (15 °F), with about 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Markham: highs scarcely reach -2°, nights fall to -9°. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Markham?

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

How long are the days in Markham in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 9 h 15 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 55 min in December to 15 h 27 min in June.

Does it snow in Markham in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Markham in January?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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