Cape Breton Island in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cape Breton Island in january 2025
The weather in Cape Breton Island in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 666.8cm
Weather at 6am
23°F
Snow showers
55% of time
15%
9%
8%
Weather at 12pm
27°F
Snow showers
63% of time
13%
11%
7%
Weather at 6pm
25°F
Snow showers
64% of time
10%
9%
6%
Weather at 3am
23°F
58%
12%
12%
7%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cape Breton Island in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cape Breton Island in january.
The climate of Cape Breton Island in january is very bad
In january in Cape Breton Island, the climate is wet (with 7.6in of precipitation over 9 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 9in of rainfall over 11 days.
The climate is very cold there the month of january. Bring warm clothes!. The thermometer averaged maximum of 31°F. The seasonal minimum is 22°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Cape Breton Island is 25°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Cape Breton Island in january with a maximum record of 59°F in 2018 and a minimum record of -0°F in 2014.
Day length in Cape Breton Island in january is 09:02. The sun rises at 07:42 and sets at 16:44.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cape Breton Island in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 22°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 59°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -0°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 28 day(s) (90%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 30°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 24km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 11°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 7.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (30%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.2in (2011) | ||||
| Snowfall | 666.8cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 92% | ||||
| Visibility | 5.67km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 76% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:42 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:44 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:02 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Cape Breton Island in january 2024:
23°F to 27°F
16°F to 29°F
18°F to 34°F
20°F to 32°F
23°F to 27°F
16°F to 20°F
16°F to 23°F
20°F to 23°F
22°F to 23°F
14°F to 36°F
31°F to 40°F
25°F to 32°F
14°F to 31°F
34°F to 40°F
23°F to 32°F
18°F to 29°F
25°F to 43°F
18°F to 22°F
14°F to 20°F
18°F to 27°F
20°F to 29°F
22°F to 25°F
25°F to 29°F
14°F to 22°F
27°F to 32°F
13°F to 27°F
23°F to 31°F
25°F to 31°F
25°F to 29°F
16°F to 20°F
9°F to 25°F
Map: other cities in Canada in january
Cities near Cape Breton Island:
| Sydney in january | very bad weather |
| Charlottetown in january | very bad weather |
| Hebron (Prince Edward Island) in january | very bad weather |
| Halifax in january | very bad weather |
| Moncton in january | very bad weather |
| Fundy National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Miramichi in january | very bad weather |
| Corner Brook in january | very bad weather |
| Bathurst in january | very bad weather |
| Saint John in january | very bad weather |
| Gros Morne National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Fredericton in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Cape Breton Island
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Weather data for Cape Breton Island in january:
Weather data for Cape Breton Island for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cape Breton Island. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cape Breton Island can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Cape Breton Island.