Medicine Hat in January
4.4out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around -3°C. Some rain: about 5 rainy days.
-3°CAvg high
-12°CAvg low
5Rainy days (15 mm)
8:19 hDaylight
08:23Sunrise · 16:41 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around -3°C
- Some rain: about 5 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -12°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 (2.7 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 | -3°C | -12°C | 15 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.4 |
| February | 0°C | -10°C | 12 mm | 4 | – | – | 4.5 |
| March | 6°C | -5°C | 20 mm | 6 | – | – | 5.3 |
| April | 13°C | 0°C | 35 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.6 |
| May | 19°C | 6°C | 53 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.4 |
| June | 23°C | 10°C | 86 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| July | 27°C | 13°C | 39 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| August | 27°C | 12°C | 39 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.2 |
| September | 22°C | 8°C | 34 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| October | 13°C | 1°C | 26 mm | 6 | – | – | 6.8 |
| November | 4°C | -5°C | 21 mm | 6 | – | – | 5.0 |
| December | -2°C | -10°C | 16 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Medicine Hat in January?
Daytime highs average -3°C and nights about -12°C.
When is the best time to visit Medicine Hat?
The best months are September, August, July.