What to pack for Montréal in January
- serious winter gear: insulated coat, thermal layers
- a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
- waterproof boots — snow is likely
Humidity averages 79%; max daily wind around 19 km/h. Snow falls on about 9.5 days.
How January compares
Best months in Montréal: May–July & September. See the full best time to visit Montréal guide.
Montréal in January: the details
In January, Montréal sees average daytime highs of -5°C (22°F) and overnight lows of -13°C (8°F). Rainfall totals roughly 84 mm across 12.2 rainy days, and the sun shines about 4.7 hours per day with 8.9 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 79%.
In context: January is the coldest month of the year and the 7th-wettest in Montréal. The sunniest month is July (11.8 h/day).
| Metric | January average |
|---|---|
| Daytime high | -5°C / 22°F |
| Overnight low | -13°C / 8°F |
| Rainfall | 84 mm over 12.2 rainy days |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h/day (8.9 h daylight) |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Travel score | 0.0 / 10 |
These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Montréal, Canada (45.51, -73.59) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is Montréal in January?
Daytime highs in Montréal in January average -5°C (22°F); nights drop to about -13°C.
Does it rain in Montréal in January?
Expect around 12.2 rainy days and 84 mm of rainfall in January.
Is January a good time to visit Montréal?
January is a challenging month to visit Montréal — consider May–July & September instead. Overall travel score: 0.0/10. The best months are May–July & September.
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