Weather on January 1 in Montreal
Historical weather data for January 1 in Montreal, Canada
Based on 54 years of data from MONTREAL MCGILL
About This Date
January 1st in Montreal, Canada typically brings very cold winter weather, with average highs around -3°C and lows near -10°C. Over 54 years of records, the warmest January 1st was in 2011 (6°C average), while the coldest was 2018 (-22°C) — a 50°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 52% of recorded January 1st dates, with snow falling 20% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 10.5"). The last decade has been 8.8°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 8.8°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for January 1st in Montreal? Bundle up with warm layers and protect extremities from the cold. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella. Check road conditions if traveling, as snow is possible.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -8°C (18°F) | -15°C (5°F) | -- |
| 2025 | 4°C (40°F) | 1°C (33°F) | -- |
| 2024 | -4°C (24°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 0 mm |
| 2023 | 6°C (42°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 5 mm |
| 2022 | 2°C (36°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 2 mm |
| 2021 | 0°C (32°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 0 mm |
| 2020 | 2°C (35°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 3 mm |
| 2019 | 2°C (36°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 20 mm |
| 2018 | -19°C (-2°F) | -24°C (-11°F) | 0 mm |
| 2017 | 1°C (33°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 2 mm |
| 2016 | 0°C (32°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 1 mm |
| 2015 | -3°C (26°F) | -8°C (18°F) | -- |
| 2014 | -15°C (5°F) | -24°C (-11°F) | 0 mm |
| 2013 | -1°C (30°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0 mm |
| 2012 | 6°C (42°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 1 mm |
| 2011 | 8°C (47°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 2 mm |
| 2010 | -3°C (27°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 5 mm |
| 2009 | -13°C (8°F) | -19°C (-3°F) | 0 mm |
| 2008 | -2°C (29°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 18 mm |
| 2007 | 6°C (42°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 13 mm |
| 2006 | -8°C (17°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 0 mm |
| 2005 | 7°C (44°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 0 mm |
| 2004 | 1°C (33°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 0 mm |
| 2003 | 3°C (37°F) | -10°C (14°F) | -- |
| 2002 | -8°C (18°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 0 mm |
| 2001 | -6°C (21°F) | -11°C (12°F) | -- |
| 2000 | 3°C (37°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0 mm |
| 1999 | -17°C (1°F) | -23°C (-9°F) | 1 mm |
| 1998 | -7°C (19°F) | -23°C (-9°F) | 7 mm |
| 1997 | -12°C (11°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 0 mm |
| 1995 | -4°C (24°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 7 mm |
| 1993 | -3°C (27°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 1 mm |
| 1992 | -7°C (20°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 0 mm |
| 1991 | -1°C (31°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 0 mm |
| 1990 | -2°C (28°F) | -- | 0 mm |
| 1989 | -11°C (13°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 6 mm |
| 1988 | 2°C (35°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0 mm |
| 1987 | -4°C (24°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 0 mm |
| 1986 | -6°C (22°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 0 mm |
| 1985 | -10°C (14°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 31 mm |
| 1984 | -12°C (10°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 3 mm |
| 1983 | 3°C (37°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 0 mm |
| 1982 | 3°C (37°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 3 mm |
| 1981 | -12°C (10°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 1 mm |
| 1980 | -2°C (29°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 0 mm |
| 1979 | 8°C (46°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 9 mm |
| 1978 | -12°C (11°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 3 mm |
| 1977 | -5°C (23°F) | -19°C (-3°F) | 1 mm |
| 1976 | -3°C (27°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0 mm |
| 1975 | 0°C (32°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 1 mm |
| 1974 | -4°C (24°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 0 mm |
| 1973 | 4°C (39°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 0 mm |
| 1972 | -1°C (30°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 0 mm |
| 1971 | -10°C (14°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 0 mm |