Weather on January 3 in Montreal
Historical weather data for January 3 in Montreal, Canada
Based on 53 years of data from MONTREAL MCGILL
About This Date
January 3rd in Montreal, Canada typically brings very cold winter weather, with average highs around -4°C and lows near -11°C. Over 53 years of records, the warmest January 3rd was in 1998 (6°C average), while the coldest was 1981 (-29°C) — a 63°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 45% of recorded January 3rd dates, with snow falling 21% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 2.1"). The last decade has been 5.0°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 5.0°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for January 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -12°C (11°F) | -14°C (6°F) | -- |
| 2025 | -2°C (28°F) | -7°C (20°F) | -- |
| 2024 | 2°C (35°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 0" |
| 2023 | 4°C (40°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 0" |
| 2022 | -12°C (10°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 0.03" |
| 2021 | -1°C (31°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0" |
| 2020 | 6°C (42°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 0" |
| 2019 | -3°C (27°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 0.29" |
| 2018 | -7°C (20°F) | -16°C (3°F) | 0.02" |
| 2017 | 1°C (33°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 1.03" |
| 2016 | 0°C (32°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 0.77" |
| 2015 | -8°C (18°F) | -15°C (5°F) | -- |
| 2014 | -19°C (-2°F) | -23°C (-10°F) | 0.1" |
| 2013 | -12°C (10°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 0.12" |
| 2012 | -10°C (14°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0" |
| 2011 | -2°C (29°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0" |
| 2010 | -5°C (23°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 1.16" |
| 2009 | -7°C (19°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 0" |
| 2008 | -14°C (7°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0" |
| 2007 | 6°C (43°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 0" |
| 2006 | -7°C (20°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0" |
| 2005 | 2°C (35°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0.52" |
| 2004 | 6°C (43°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0.52" |
| 2003 | -2°C (28°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0" |
| 2002 | 0°C (32°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 0" |
| 2001 | -2°C (28°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0" |
| 2000 | 8°C (47°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 0.1" |
| 1998 | 7°C (45°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 0.1" |
| 1997 | -4°C (24°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0.5" |
| 1995 | -4°C (25°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0" |
| 1993 | 1°C (33°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0.38" |
| 1992 | -1°C (30°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0" |
| 1991 | -6°C (21°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0" |
| 1990 | 6°C (42°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 0" |
| 1989 | -11°C (13°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0" |
| 1988 | -2°C (28°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0" |
| 1987 | -5°C (23°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0" |
| 1986 | -11°C (13°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0.5" |
| 1985 | -6°C (21°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0" |
| 1984 | 2°C (36°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0.12" |
| 1983 | -8°C (18°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 0" |
| 1982 | -3°C (26°F) | -16°C (3°F) | 0.76" |
| 1981 | -28°C (-18°F) | -31°C (-24°F) | 0" |
| 1980 | -9°C (15°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0" |
| 1979 | -9°C (15°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0.08" |
| 1978 | -9°C (16°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0" |
| 1977 | -4°C (24°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0.08" |
| 1976 | 0°C (32°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 0.28" |
| 1975 | 0°C (32°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 0.38" |
| 1974 | -5°C (23°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 0.08" |
| 1973 | 0°C (32°F) | -9°C (15°F) | 0.53" |
| 1972 | 2°C (35°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 0.05" |
| 1971 | -2°C (28°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 0" |