Ottawa Weather in January

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

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

January is in the winter in Ottawa and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -6°C (21°F), whilst at night -16°C (4°F) is normal.

Ottawa weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -6.4°C 20.5°F
Nightly temperature -15.6°C 3.9°F
Average temperature -11°C 12.2°F
Daily sunshine 3.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 59 mm 2.3 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 3.5°C 38.2°F
Humidity 73%
Windspeed 14.8kph 9 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ottawa with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Ottawa

Ottawa average temperature in January

January rainfall

Ottawa average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Ottawa 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 Ottawa in January 2024.

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Ottawa weather stats

Ottawa weather statistics
Hottest month: July 25.9°C 78.6°F
Driest month: February 58mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: July 9.7hrs
Coldest month: January -6.6°C 20.1°F
Wettest month: July 88mm 3.5ins
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