Churchill weather in January

January in Churchill: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Churchill · #575 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 30/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Churchill climate normals — January

Daytime high-21°C / -5°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-27°C / -16°F
Feels like (high)-28°C / -18°F
Rainfall11 mm / 0.4 in☀️ dry
Rainy days4 days
Humidity75%💧 humid
Dew point-27°C / -17°F
Sunshine3.5 h/day
Daylight7.2 h
Wind28 km/h / 17 mph
Snowfall21.3 cm / 8.4 in
Air quality (US AQI)35🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Churchill in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Churchill?
January in Churchill: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Churchill on SeasonMap's comfort score (30/100).
What is the weather like in Churchill in January?
In January, Churchill averages a daily high of -20.7°C and a low of -26.6°C, with about 11.4 mm of rain over roughly 3.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Churchill in January?
Churchill has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in January.
Does it snow in Churchill in January?
Churchill sees roughly 21.3 cm of snowfall in January.

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