January weather forecastHalifax, Canada

January

Weather in January

Mornings in Halifax city in January bring blankets of frost with an average low of -5.5°C (22.1°F). The city then briskly hustles into the early twilight hours of dusk. Snow flurries are frequent, painting Halifax streets in white. The city experiences a relative humidity that demands well-insulated clothing. January is a perfect month for an indoor retreat, with a hot cup of cocoa and a good book in hand.

Temperature

During the shift to January in Halifax, a minor reduction in average high-temperature is observed, shifting from a wintry 3.5°C (38.3°F) in December to a still icy 0.2°C (32.4°F). Throughout the month of January, Halifax expects an average low of -5.5°C (22.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Halifax is 83%.

Rainfall

In Halifax, in January, during 9.9 rainfall days, 83mm (3.27") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Halifax, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.3 days and collects up to 861mm (33.9") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall in Halifax. Snow falls for 12.5 days and accumulates 113mm (4.45") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Halifax, the average seawater temperature in January is 2.8°C (37°F).
Note: In the realm of swimming, this is life-threatening and fraught with danger. The cold water triggers intense discomfort and leads to swift hyperventilation. Donning a specialized swimsuit is essential to curb thermal harm.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Halifax is 9h and 17min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:20 pm AST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 3.5h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Halifax is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January translates into these guidelines:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Updated: Feb 4, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Halifax in January has an average high-temperature of 0.2°C (32.4°F) and an average low-temperature of -5.5°C (22.1°F).

In Halifax, Canada, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

In Halifax, Canada, in January, during 9.9 rainfall days, 83mm (3.27") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

January is the month with the most snowfall in Halifax, Canada. Snow falls for 12.5 days and accumulates 113mm (4.45") of snow.

In Halifax, in January, during 12.5 snowfall days, 113mm (4.45") of snow is typically accumulated.

In Halifax, in January, the average water temperature is 2.8°C (37°F). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

In Halifax, the average day length in January is 9h and 17min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in Halifax, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:20 pm AST.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Halifax is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

3.5°C

0.2°C

-0.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

22.5km/h

22.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

6.6

12.5

9.8

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.3

9.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Halifax, Canada

Average high temperature in January: 0.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-0.1°C).

Average low temperature in January: -5.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-5.5°C).

Average pressure in January
Halifax, Canada

Average pressure in January: 1012.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.4mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Halifax, Canada

Average wind speed in January: 21.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (21.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14km/h).

Average humidity in January
Halifax, Canada

Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (79%).

Average rainfall in January
Halifax, Canada

Average rainfall in January: 83mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (98mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (38mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Halifax, Canada

Average rainfall days in January: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Halifax, Canada

Average snowfall in January: 113mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (113mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Halifax, Canada

Average snowfall days in January: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Halifax, Canada

Average sea temperature in January: 2.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (17.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (0.8°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Halifax, Canada

Average daylight in January: 9h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

Average sunshine in January: 3h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Halifax, Canada

Average sunshine days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Halifax, Canada

Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Halifax, Canada

Average cloud cover in January: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Halifax, Canada

Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).