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Perce Weather in January

Perce in January

The short of it: Perce in January averages a high of -5 °C (23 °F) and a low of -15 °C (5 °F), with 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 8 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -5° · low -15° · rain 98 mm · daylight 8 h 43 min

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

January in Perce brings afternoons near -5° and nights around -15°, with about 98 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Perce: highs scarcely reach -5°, nights fall to -15°. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 43 min in mid-January, 24 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Perce runs cooler than most and about as wet in January. Grande-Riviere, 18 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

January in Perce, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus December
4° colder, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 43 min
Average wind
19 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Grande-RiviereQuebec18 km WSW-5°-15°96 mm
ChandlerQuebec32 km WSW-5°-15°95 mm
GaspéQuebec41 km NNW-6°-16°87 mm
MiscouNew Brunswick64 km SSW-4°-13°100 mm
Île-de-LamèqueNew Brunswick75 km SSW-4°-13°102 mm
LamèqueNew Brunswick81 km SSW-4°-13°101 mm
Bas-CaraquetNew Brunswick86 km SSW-4°-13°100 mm
MaisonnetteNew Brunswick90 km SW-5°-13°94 mm
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The Almanac · Perce Month by Month

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January
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The dead of winter in Perce: highs scarcely reach -5°, nights fall to -15°. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Perce by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-15°98 mm19 km/h8 h 43 min✦
February-5°-15°79 mm18 km/h10 h 7 min✦
March0°-10°77 mm18 km/h11 h 45 min✦
April5°-3°91 mm17 km/h13 h 37 min✦
May12°3°102 mm15 km/h15 h 12 min✦✦
June18°8°114 mm14 km/h16 h 6 min✦✦✦
July22°12°111 mm13 km/h15 h 44 min✦✦✦
August22°12°116 mm13 km/h14 h 19 min✦✦✦
September18°8°97 mm15 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October11°2°159 mm17 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦
November5°-3°125 mm18 km/h9 h 7 min✦
December-2°-9°102 mm19 km/h8 h 19 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Perce in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Perce in January?

Days average -5 °C (23 °F) and nights -15 °C (5 °F), with about 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Perce: highs scarcely reach -5°, nights fall to -15°. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Perce?

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

How long are the days in Perce in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 19 min in December to 16 h 6 min in June.

Does it snow in Perce in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Perce in January?

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

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