Being such a large country, ranging from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean and covering five time zones, it is little surprise that the weather in Canada can vary dramatically depending on where you are visiting.
There are so many different types of holidays in Canada on offer with the most southern tips of the country in line with northern California and boasting warmer climates, while the northernmost regions stretch beyond the Arctic Circle.
Read on to find out how the weather varies on a month-by-month basis
What is the weather like in Canada during January?
Most of Canada is cold in January but, parts of British Columbia such as Victoria and Vancouver experience far milder winters.
See also: When to visit Vancouver
Temperatures across Canadian cities in January:
- Vancouver (0 to 6 degrees Celsius)
- Edmonton (-19 to -8 degrees Celsius)
- Yellowknife (-31 to -23 degrees Celsius)
- Iqaluit (-23 to -21 degrees Celsius)
- Winnipeg (-23 to -12 degrees Celsius)
- Ottawa (-15 to -5 degrees Celsius)
- Toronto (-10 to -2 degrees Celsius)
- Montréal (-14 to -5 degrees Celsius)
- Halifax (-9 to -1 degrees Celsius)
- St. John's (-7 to 0 degrees Celsius)
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