The Willows, Canada — Weather in January 2027

Monthly climate averages for The Willows, Canada. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.

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January is a poor month in The Willows

Climate Overview

The Willows, Canada in January has cold conditions, with highs averaging around -8.1°C (17°F).

This month falls at the middle of Winter. Cold conditions dominate the month.

Daily highs in January gradually rise from around -9°C (16°F) at the start to -5°C (23°F) by month's end.

January sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 15 mm across the month.

Expect around 4.8h of sunshine at the start of January, increasing to 5.7h by the end.

Wind speeds pick up through the month, from 18 km/h (11 mph) to 23 km/h (14 mph).

The warmest days tend to fall around the 28th, averaging -4.5°C (24°F).

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Monthly January Averages

Temperature
-8°C / -17°C
Feels Like
-13°C / -22°C
Rain
5 days · 16 mm
Sunshine
4.9h / day
Humidity
81% — Very Humid
Wind
21 km/h
Wind Direction
W (272°)
Gusts
33 km/h
Daylight
8.4 h
Cloud Cover
68%
Clear Sky Days
2.5
UV Index
1.6 — Low
Dew Point
-15°C — Dry
Moon Phase
First Quarter · 46%
Snow Days
11 days · 10.7 cm
Frost Days
31 days

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

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Daily Precipitation

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Rainfall

Daily Sunshine

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Sunshine

Daily Wind Speed

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Wind Speed
Sun Position
Sunrise 09:08
Daylight 8.3h
Sunset 17:25

What to Expect

Cold daytime highs of -8°C (17°F) mean shorter outdoor excursions with warming breaks.

Rain is uncommon in this month, so most days stay dry from morning through evening.

1 of the last 5 yearly records were warmer than this month's long-run average.

Compare Months

January
Poor
Temp
-8°C / -17°C
Feels Like
-13°C / -22°C
Rain
5days (16 mm) Good
Sun
4.9h Fair
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
1.6 Low
Snow Days
11days
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February
Poor
Temp
-8°C / -18°C
Feels Like
-14°C / -24°C
Rain
4days (13 mm) Good
Sun
7.1h Good
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
2.7 Moderate
Snow Days
8days
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March
Poor
Temp
0°C / -10°C
Feels Like
-5°C / -16°C
Rain
5days (21 mm) Good
Sun
8.7h Good
Humidity
76% Humid
UV
4.4 Moderate
Snow Days
9days
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April
Poor
Temp
10°C / -2°C
Feels Like
5°C / -7°C
Rain
5days (19 mm) Good
Sun
10.6h Excellent
Humidity
60% Moderate
UV
5.1 High
Snow Days
5days
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May
Fair
Temp
19°C / 6°C
Feels Like
16°C / 3°C
Rain
8days (45 mm) Wet
Sun
12h Excellent
Humidity
55% Moderate
UV
5.6 High
Snow Days
1days
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June best
Excellent
Temp
23°C / 12°C
Feels Like
21°C / 10°C
Rain
10days (79 mm) Wet
Sun
12.7h Excellent
Humidity
61% Muggy
UV
6.2 High
View Details
July best
Excellent
Temp
26°C / 15°C
Feels Like
25°C / 14°C
Rain
9days (53 mm) Wet
Sun
13.2h Excellent
Humidity
66% Muggy
UV
6.5 High
View Details
August best
Excellent
Temp
25°C / 14°C
Feels Like
24°C / 12°C
Rain
7days (42 mm) Good
Sun
11.7h Excellent
Humidity
63% Muggy
UV
5.7 High
View Details
September best
Excellent
Temp
21°C / 10°C
Feels Like
18°C / 7°C
Rain
6days (31 mm) Good
Sun
9.5h Good
Humidity
62% Muggy
UV
4.5 Moderate
Snow Days
1days
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October
Poor
Temp
10°C / 1°C
Feels Like
6°C / -3°C
Rain
5days (26 mm) Good
Sun
7.2h Good
Humidity
67% Muggy
UV
2.8 Moderate
Snow Days
3days
View Details
November
Poor
Temp
0°C / -7°C
Feels Like
-5°C / -12°C
Rain
6days (27 mm) Good
Sun
4.8h Fair
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
1.6 Low
Snow Days
8days
View Details
December
Poor
Temp
-7°C / -16°C
Feels Like
-13°C / -21°C
Rain
4days (16 mm) Good
Sun
4.5h Fair
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
1.2 Low
Snow Days
10days
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Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status
January -8°C / -17°C -13°C / -22°C 5days (16 mm) Good 4.9h Fair 81% Humid 1.6 Low Poor View Details
February -8°C / -18°C -14°C / -24°C 4days (13 mm) Good 7.1h Good 79% Humid 2.7 Moderate Poor View Details
March 0°C / -10°C -5°C / -16°C 5days (21 mm) Good 8.7h Good 76% Humid 4.4 Moderate Poor View Details
April 10°C / -2°C 5°C / -7°C 5days (19 mm) Good 10.6h Excellent 60% Moderate 5.1 High Poor View Details
May 19°C / 6°C 16°C / 3°C 8days (45 mm) Wet 12h Excellent 55% Moderate 5.6 High Fair View Details
June best 23°C / 12°C 21°C / 10°C 10days (79 mm) Wet 12.7h Excellent 61% Muggy 6.2 High Excellent View Details
July best 26°C / 15°C 25°C / 14°C 9days (53 mm) Wet 13.2h Excellent 66% Muggy 6.5 High Excellent View Details
August best 25°C / 14°C 24°C / 12°C 7days (42 mm) Good 11.7h Excellent 63% Muggy 5.7 High Excellent View Details
September best 21°C / 10°C 18°C / 7°C 6days (31 mm) Good 9.5h Good 62% Muggy 4.5 Moderate Excellent View Details
October 10°C / 1°C 6°C / -3°C 5days (26 mm) Good 7.2h Good 67% Muggy 2.8 Moderate Poor View Details
November 0°C / -7°C -5°C / -12°C 6days (27 mm) Good 4.8h Fair 78% Humid 1.6 Low Poor View Details
December -7°C / -16°C -13°C / -21°C 4days (16 mm) Good 4.5h Fair 79% Humid 1.2 Low Poor View Details

What to Wear

Full winter gear is a must — insulated coat, thermal base layers, warm hat, gloves, and waterproof boots.

Packing List

Warm coatThermal base layersScarf & glovesComfortable walking shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

January is typically poor for visiting The Willows, with average highs of -8°C (17°F) and around 5 rainy days. The Willows, Canada in January has cold conditions, with highs averaging around -8.1°C (17°F).
The Willows typically sees around 5 rainy days in January with 16 mm (0.6 in) of total rainfall. An umbrella should suffice.
Yes, nights in The Willows during January are cold, averaging -17°C (2°F). Pack warm layers and a coat for evenings.
With highs of -8°C (17°F) and lows of -17°C (2°F) in January, we recommend: Warm coat, Thermal base layers, Scarf & gloves, Comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
January is not the most favourable month weather-wise in The Willows. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in The Willows during January is 2 (low). No special sun protection is needed.
The Willows gets approximately 8 hours of daylight per day in January, with around 5 hours of sunshine.
Yes, The Willows typically sees around 11 snow days in January with roughly 11 cm (4 in) of snowfall.

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