Happy Valley-Goose Bay Weather in January

What's the weather like in Happy Valley-Goose Bay (Newfoundland and Labrador) in January 2024?

The climate in Happy Valley-Goose Bay during January can be summarized as very cold and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Happy Valley-Goose Bay and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -12°C (10°F), whilst at night -22°C (-8°F) is normal.

Happy Valley-Goose Bay weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -12.1°C 10.3°F
Nightly temperature -22.2°C -7.9°F
Average temperature -17.1°C 1.2°F
Daily sunshine 3.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 66 mm 2.6 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature -0.3°C 31.5°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 18.4kph 11 mph

On average January is the 3rd driest month of the year in Happy Valley-Goose Bay with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Happy Valley-Goose Bay average temperature in January

January rainfall

Happy Valley-Goose Bay average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Happy Valley-Goose Bay average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Happy Valley-Goose Bay in January 2024.

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Happy Valley-Goose Bay weather stats

Happy Valley-Goose Bay weather statistics
Hottest month: July 20.5°C 68.9°F
Driest month: February 58mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: February 4.8hrs
Coldest month: January -12.3°C 9.9°F
Wettest month: July 118mm 4.6ins
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