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Wendake Weather in January

Wendake in January

The short of it: Wendake in January averages a high of -7 °C (20 °F) and a low of -16 °C (2 °F), with 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain and about 8 h 55 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 -7° · low -16° · rain 88 mm · daylight 8 h 55 min

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

January in Wendake brings afternoons near -7° and nights around -16°, with about 88 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Wendake: highs scarcely reach -7°, nights fall to -16°. Wet spells are common — about 88 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 55 min in mid-January, 22 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, Wendake runs about middling and about as wet in January. Neufchâtel-Est–Lebourgneuf, 1 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

January in Wendake, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus December
4° colder, 24 mm less rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 55 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Neufchâtel-Est–LebourgneufQuebec1 km ESE-7°-16°88 mm
La Haute-Saint-CharlesQuebec3 km NNW-7°-17°93 mm
CharlesbourgQuebec6 km NE-7°-17°92 mm
L'Ancienne-LoretteQuebec8 km S-7°-16°83 mm
Les RivièresQuebec8 km SE-6°-16°80 mm
Sainte-FoyQuebec10 km SSE-6°-16°83 mm
La Cité-LimoilouQuebec11 km ESE-6°-16°80 mm
Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-RougeQuebec12 km S-6°-16°82 mm

The Almanac · Wendake 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 Wendake: highs scarcely reach -7°, nights fall to -16°. Wet spells are common — about 88 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Wendake by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-16°88 mm12 km/h8 h 55 min✦
February-5°-16°75 mm12 km/h10 h 14 min✦
March0°-10°89 mm12 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April9°-1°109 mm12 km/h13 h 32 min✦
May18°6°108 mm12 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦
June23°11°122 mm10 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦
July26°14°145 mm9 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦
August25°14°120 mm9 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦
September20°9°123 mm9 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October12°3°132 mm11 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦
November5°-3°107 mm11 km/h9 h 17 min✦
December-3°-11°112 mm11 km/h8 h 33 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Wendake in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Wendake in January?

Days average -7 °C (20 °F) and nights -16 °C (2 °F), with about 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Wendake: highs scarcely reach -7°, nights fall to -16°. Wet spells are common — about 88 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Wendake?

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

How long are the days in Wendake in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 55 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 33 min in December to 15 h 51 min in June.

Does it snow in Wendake in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Wendake in January?

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

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