Oshawa Weather in January

What's the weather like in Oshawa (Ontario) in January 2024?

The climate in Oshawa during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Oshawa and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (27°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.

Oshawa weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -2.8°C 27.1°F
Nightly temperature -11.3°C 11.8°F
Average temperature -7°C 19.4°F
Daily sunshine 3.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 52 mm 2.1 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 3.4°C 38.1°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 19.8kph 12 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Oshawa with around 52mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Oshawa

Oshawa average temperature in January

January rainfall

Oshawa average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Oshawa 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 Oshawa in January 2024.

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Oshawa weather stats

Oshawa weather statistics
Hottest month: July 25.6°C 78.1°F
Driest month: February 48mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: July 9.8hrs
Coldest month: January -3°C 26.6°F
Wettest month: August 83mm 3.3ins
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