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Vanier Weather in January

Vanier in January

The short of it: Vanier in January averages a high of -5 °C (22 °F) and a low of -15 °C (5 °F), with 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 9 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -5° · low -15° · rain 65 mm · daylight 9 h 5 min

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

Thirty years of records give Vanier an average January high of -5°, a low of -15° and some 65 mm of rain. The dead of winter in Vanier: highs scarcely reach -5°, nights fall to -15°. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 5 min in mid-January, 21 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 September and June.

Against its neighbours, Vanier runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Overbrook, 2 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

January in Vanier, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus December
4° colder, 12 mm less rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 5 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OverbrookOntario2 km SE-5°-15°65 mm
Rockcliffe ParkOntario2 km NW-5°-15°63 mm
New EdinburghOntario2 km W-5°-15°63 mm
Sandy HillOntario2 km SSW-5°-15°63 mm
LowertownOntario2 km WSW-5°-15°63 mm
Viscount Alexander ParkOntario3 km ENE-5°-15°65 mm
CentretownOntario4 km SW-5°-15°62 mm
HullQuebec4 km WSW-6°-15°63 mm

The Almanac · Vanier 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 Vanier: highs scarcely reach -5°, nights fall to -15°. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Vanier by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-15°65 mm12 km/h9 h 5 min✦
February-3°-14°56 mm12 km/h10 h 19 min✦
March3°-8°60 mm12 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April11°0°80 mm13 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦
May19°7°90 mm11 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦
June25°13°96 mm9 km/h15 h 39 min✦✦✦
July27°15°98 mm9 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦
August26°15°94 mm9 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦
September22°11°84 mm9 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October14°4°92 mm11 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November6°-2°77 mm11 km/h9 h 26 min✦
December-2°-9°77 mm12 km/h8 h 44 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vanier in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vanier in January?

Days average -5 °C (22 °F) and nights -15 °C (5 °F), with about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Vanier: highs scarcely reach -5°, nights fall to -15°. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Vanier?

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

How long are the days in Vanier in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 9 h 5 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 44 min in December to 15 h 39 min in June.

Does it snow in Vanier in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Vanier in January?

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

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