When to go · St. Laurent
St. Laurent in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr unless you are ice fishing (cold, snow, few services).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- −12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C) / −22°C (−8°F)−8°F (−22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Low
- Canada overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr unless you are ice fishing (cold, snow, few services).
Is another month better than January?
January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- MarchGreatInside St. Laurent's best window: Jun–Sep for beaches and festivals; Mar for the Manipogo Festival.
- JuneGreatInside St. Laurent's best window: Jun–Sep for beaches and festivals; Mar for the Manipogo Festival.
- JulyGreatInside St. Laurent's best window: Jun–Sep for beaches and festivals; Mar for the Manipogo Festival.
- AugustGreatInside St. Laurent's best window: Jun–Sep for beaches and festivals; Mar for the Manipogo Festival.
Weather in January
- St. LaurentHighs around -12 °C (10 °F), lows around -22 °C (−8 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 10 °F (-12 °C), lows around −8 °F (-22 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- Low
- Prices · Canada overall
- Low
Canada overall: Deep cold east of the Rockies; ski season in Whistler and Banff; northern lights in Yellowknife.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in St. Laurent, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: -12 °C (10 °F)10 °F (-12 °C)
Mar: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
Night low
Jan: -22 °C (−8 °F)−8 °F (-22 °C)
Mar: -11 °C (12 °F)12 °F (-11 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 8
Mar: 8
Crowds
Jan: Low
Mar: Low
Prices
Jan: Low
Mar: Low
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Mar: 0
January: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr unless you are ice fishing (cold, snow, few services).
March: Inside St. Laurent's best window: Jun–Sep for beaches and festivals; Mar for the Manipogo Festival.
St. Laurent: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings