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Waterloo Weather in January

Waterloo in January

The short of it: Waterloo in January averages a high of -5 °C (23 °F) and a low of -15 °C (5 °F), with 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 9 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -5° · low -15° · rain 99 mm · daylight 9 h 5 min

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

January in Waterloo brings afternoons near -5° and nights around -15°, with about 99 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Waterloo: highs scarcely reach -5°, nights fall to -15°. Wet spells are common — about 99 mm, the 9th 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 June and August.

Against its neighbours, Waterloo runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Bromont, 11 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

January in Waterloo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus December
4° colder, 12 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 5 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BromontQuebec11 km WSW-5°-14°94 mm
Lac-BromeQuebec15 km S-5°-15°97 mm
GranbyQuebec18 km WNW-5°-14°90 mm
Roxton PondQuebec19 km NW-5°-15°90 mm
CowansvilleQuebec25 km SW-4°-14°87 mm
SuttonQuebec29 km SSW-4°-15°92 mm
MagogQuebec30 km ESE-5°-15°82 mm
Acton ValeQuebec34 km N-5°-15°83 mm

The Almanac · Waterloo 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 Waterloo: highs scarcely reach -5°, nights fall to -15°. Wet spells are common — about 99 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Waterloo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-15°99 mm10 km/h9 h 5 min✦
February-4°-14°78 mm10 km/h10 h 19 min✦
March2°-8°84 mm11 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April9°-1°102 mm11 km/h13 h 27 min✦
May17°6°115 mm10 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦
June22°11°126 mm8 km/h15 h 38 min✦✦✦
July25°14°122 mm8 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦✦
August24°13°122 mm7 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦
September20°9°91 mm8 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October12°3°133 mm10 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November5°-2°101 mm10 km/h9 h 26 min✦
December-1°-9°111 mm10 km/h8 h 44 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Waterloo in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Waterloo in January?

Days average -5 °C (23 °F) and nights -15 °C (5 °F), with about 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Waterloo: highs scarcely reach -5°, nights fall to -15°. Wet spells are common — about 99 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Waterloo?

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

How long are the days in Waterloo 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 38 min in June.

Does it snow in Waterloo in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Waterloo in January?

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

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