Montreal weather in January
January in Montreal: freezing, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Montreal · #571 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 31/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Montreal climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -5°C / 22°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -14°C / 7°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -10°C / 14°F | |
| Rainfall | 83 mm / 3.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -14°C / 8°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.2 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 75 cm / 29.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Montreal in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Montreal?
- January in Montreal: freezing, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Montreal on SeasonMap's comfort score (31/100).
- What is the weather like in Montreal in January?
- In January, Montreal averages a daily high of -5.4°C and a low of -13.8°C, with about 83.3 mm of rain over roughly 10.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Montreal in January?
- Montreal has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in January.
- Does it snow in Montreal in January?
- Montreal sees roughly 75 cm of snowfall in January.