Fort McMurray in January
4.4out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around -11°C. Some rain: about 5 rainy days.
-11°CAvg high
-20°CAvg low
5Rainy days (15 mm)
7:09 hDaylight
09:00Sunrise · 16:09 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around -11°C
- Some rain: about 5 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -20°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.5 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11°C | -20°C | 15 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.4 |
| February | -7°C | -18°C | 12 mm | 4 | – | – | 4.6 |
| March | 1°C | -12°C | 17 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.4 |
| April | 11°C | -3°C | 24 mm | 6 | – | – | 6.1 |
| May | 18°C | 4°C | 37 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.4 |
| June | 22°C | 9°C | 79 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
| July | 24°C | 12°C | 83 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.2 |
| August | 23°C | 10°C | 63 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| September | 17°C | 5°C | 51 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.1 |
| October | 7°C | -1°C | 28 mm | 7 | – | – | 5.6 |
| November | -3°C | -10°C | 18 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.3 |
| December | -10°C | -18°C | 16 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Fort McMurray in January?
Daytime highs average -11°C and nights about -20°C.
When is the best time to visit Fort McMurray?
The best months are August, June, May, July.