January · Canada
Best time to visit Montreal in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Montreal in January
Average temperature -10°C, 65 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 92% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
2.7/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -10°C
- Rainfall
- 65 mm
- Humidity
- 92%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Montreal scores 2.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -10°C, 65 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Montréal sets Old Montréal's stone streets below Mount Royal, with Plateau cafés and bagels nearby.
January in Montreal: expect compromises
January sits at -10°C (13°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
65 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.9 hours of daylight.
That is 2.7/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 8.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Montreal — 6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Montreal in January?
- In January, Montreal averages -10°C, 65 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.7/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Montreal?
- January earns a 2.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Montreal in January?
- Expect about 65 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 92% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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