Brampton Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Brampton

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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-2.6°C
Avg Low
❄️
-10.3°C
Avg Temp
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-6.4°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
45 mm
Avg Humidity
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89%
Avg Wind
🌬️
4.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
1.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-14.4°C
temp difference
❄️Freezing afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain💨Breezy💦Humid air

Brampton January Weather Overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Brampton, with average highs near -2.6°C and lows around -10.3°C (mean -6.4°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 45 mm of rainfall and 89% relative humidity across the period.

Brampton January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Brampton. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Brampton was 2006 — when the month averaged -1.7°C — while the coldest were 1982 and 1994 at -11.8°C. Typical January days reach -2.6°C with nights near -10.3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-9.6°C→-5.4°C+4.2°C
Max Temp-5.2°C→-1.8°C+3.4°C
Min Temp-13.9°C→-9.0°C+4.9°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-12.0°C–-9.2°C8 yr (18%)
-9.2°C–-6.5°C15 yr (33%)
-6.5°C–-3.7°C11 yr (24%)
-3.7°C–-1.0°C11 yr (24%)

Brampton January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the drier months in Brampton, averaging 45 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 1999 with 111 mm, while the driest was 1988 at 14 mm.

Brampton January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Brampton during January averages 89%. The most humid January was 2001 at 96%, and the least humid was 1988 at 82%.

Brampton January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 1.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Brampton. The sunniest Januarys were 2009, 2015 and 2025, among others at 1.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2023 at 1.1.

Brampton January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Brampton during January is 4.2 m/s. The windiest January was 1997 at 5.4 m/s, while the calmest was 2011 at 3.1 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Brampton

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Freezing
Morning
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Freezing
Afternoon
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Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How January Ranks in Brampton

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌵2nd driest month of the year
☀️11th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

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Brampton January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-7.8°C-6.0°C-6.3°C-6.6°C-5.0°C+2.8°C
Avg High-3.6°C-2.2°C-2.4°C-2.8°C-1.4°C+2.2°C
Avg Low-12.0°C-9.7°C-10.1°C-10.5°C-8.7°C+3.3°C
Avg Rain38 mm43 mm47 mm50 mm44 mm+6 mm

Extreme January Records in Brampton

🔥Warmest January13.2°C2005
🧊Coldest January-30.5°C1982
🌧️Wettest January111 mm1999
🏜️Driest January14 mm1988
🌬️Windiest January5.4 m/s1997

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Brampton have risen by about 4.2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of -30.5°C (1982) to a record high of 13.2°C (2005).

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Rainfall in January is one of the drier months, averaging 45 mm, with a wettest year of 111 mm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Brampton?

A quieter season to visit Brampton

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of July and August tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Brampton. That said, January — with days averaging -2.6°C and nights around -10.3°C (mean -6.4°C) and moderate rainfall (45 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Brampton's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Brampton Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Brampton, with average highs near -2.6°C and lows around -10.3°C (mean -6.4°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 45 mm of rainfall and 89% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 45 mm of rainfall in Brampton, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 111 mm (1999), and the driest just 14 mm (1988). Humidity sits around 89% and average wind speed is 4.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 1.4 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How January has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 4.2°C. Daytime highs moved from -5.2°C to -1.8°C and overnight lows from -13.9°C to -9°C over the same span.
January Weather in Brampton, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025-3.4°C-7.3°C-11.1°C1.9°C-22.9°C23 mm85%4.7 m/s1.6
2024-1.2°C-4.2°C-7.3°C4.4°C-17.7°C69 mm89%3.9 m/s1.2
20230.8°C-2.4°C-5.6°C7.1°C-16.4°C50 mm88%3.2 m/s1.1
2022-4.5°C-9.1°C-13.6°C3.8°C-24.5°C25 mm86%3.9 m/s1.5
2021-0.7°C-4.1°C-7.4°C3.7°C-14.7°C23 mm89%3.3 m/s1.3
20200.7°C-3.2°C-7.1°C9.3°C-18.0°C74 mm89%3.7 m/s1.2
2019-3.6°C-7.9°C-12.2°C6.8°C-23.5°C48 mm89%4.5 m/s1.5
2018-2.7°C-6.8°C-10.8°C10.1°C-22.6°C58 mm88%4.7 m/s1.5
2017-0.4°C-3.4°C-6.5°C7.3°C-17.5°C77 mm89%3.9 m/s1.3
2016-1.7°C-5.4°C-9.2°C7.6°C-17.4°C47 mm88%4.2 m/s1.4
2015-4.7°C-9.6°C-14.5°C2.5°C-23.9°C40 mm87%4.4 m/s1.6
2014-6.5°C-10.9°C-15.4°C2.1°C-27.7°C45 mm91%4.6 m/s1.3
2013-0.3°C-3.6°C-6.8°C11.6°C-15.3°C72 mm88%4.1 m/s1.5
2012-0.1°C-3.7°C-7.3°C6.8°C-17.5°C49 mm89%4.1 m/s1.3
2011-4.6°C-8.4°C-12.2°C7.1°C-22.3°C36 mm90%3.1 m/s1.4
2010-3.3°C-6.8°C-10.4°C3.0°C-19.7°C32 mm90%3.9 m/s1.5
2009-5.5°C-10.0°C-14.6°C1.0°C-24.6°C41 mm92%3.5 m/s1.6
2008-0.2°C-3.5°C-6.8°C13.2°C-16.6°C60 mm88%4.5 m/s1.3
2007-0.8°C-4.5°C-8.2°C9.7°C-22.3°C53 mm89%4.1 m/s1.4
2006 🔥2.0°C-1.7°C-5.4°C8.3°C-13.7°C59 mm90%4.2 m/s1.5
2005-3.4°C-7.2°C-11.0°C13.2°C-22.9°C56 mm89%3.7 m/s1.6
2004-6.2°C-9.8°C-13.3°C7.4°C-22.1°C52 mm91%4.5 m/s1.5
2003-5.3°C-9.1°C-12.9°C2.7°C-20.7°C22 mm87%4.4 m/s1.5
20020.1°C-3.5°C-7.0°C6.3°C-16.9°C55 mm92%4.4 m/s1.5
2001-2.5°C-6.8°C-11.2°C0.6°C-21.7°C41 mm96%3.3 m/s1.3
2000-2.5°C-6.8°C-11.0°C9.3°C-22.0°C35 mm87%4.3 m/s1.4
1999 🌧️-4.1°C-8.5°C-12.8°C2.8°C-24.6°C111 mm95%4.2 m/s1.5
1998-0.4°C-3.8°C-7.2°C10.1°C-13.9°C63 mm91%4.1 m/s1.4
1997-2.4°C-6.3°C-10.2°C9.4°C-21.8°C30 mm86%5.4 m/s1.4
1996-2.9°C-7.1°C-11.2°C10.7°C-18.1°C31 mm83%4.6 m/s1.4
19950.1°C-3.3°C-6.6°C12.7°C-15.9°C44 mm88%4.2 m/s1.4
1994-7.9°C-11.8°C-15.6°C1.9°C-24.9°C27 mm87%4.8 m/s1.3
1993-1.1°C-4.6°C-8.0°C7.9°C-13.7°C42 mm88%4.4 m/s1.3
1992-1.3°C-5.2°C-9.1°C5.5°C-19.0°C33 mm90%3.8 m/s1.4
1991-3.3°C-6.8°C-10.3°C2.4°C-19.7°C19 mm88%4.5 m/s1.4
19901.0°C-2.7°C-6.4°C7.2°C-14.7°C25 mm88%4.8 m/s1.3
19890.4°C-3.6°C-7.6°C6.9°C-20.9°C17 mm84%5.1 m/s1.4
1988-2.1°C-5.7°C-9.2°C8.8°C-16.6°C14 mm82%4.9 m/s1.3
1987-1.6°C-5.4°C-9.1°C3.3°C-18.0°C23 mm89%3.7 m/s1.2
1986-3.0°C-7.6°C-12.1°C6.0°C-24.9°C19 mm91%4.4 m/s1.3
1985-5.1°C-9.1°C-13.1°C5.6°C-24.4°C76 mm93%4.1 m/s1.3
1984-6.7°C-11.6°C-16.4°C0.3°C-27.9°C40 mm95%3.5 m/s1.4
1983-1.5°C-5.1°C-8.7°C4.1°C-21.0°C41 mm90%3.7 m/s—
1982 ❄️-7.2°C-11.8°C-16.3°C4.9°C-30.5°C94 mm92%4.9 m/s—
1981-5.7°C-10.4°C-15.1°C3.5°C-27.2°C21 mm93%3.4 m/s—

Actual recorded January data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Brampton January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Brampton in January?▼

The average high in January is around -2.6°C with lows near -10.3°C (mean -6.4°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Brampton in January?▼

January averages 45 mm of rainfall in Brampton, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 111 mm in 1999.

What was the hottest January on record in Brampton?▼

The hottest January reached 13.2°C in 2005. The coldest dipped to -30.5°C in 1982.

Has January in Brampton gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 4.2°C. Daytime highs moved from -5.2°C to -1.8°C and overnight lows from -13.9°C to -9°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Brampton?▼

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Brampton and one of the drier months, so plan for around -2.6°C daytime highs and -10.3°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Brampton?▼

Yes — January is the coldest month of the year in Brampton, averaging -6.4°C.

What should I pack for Brampton in January?▼

For January in Brampton, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of -2.6°C and lows of -10.3°C.

Is Brampton humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 89% — quite humid.

How windy is Brampton in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 4.2 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 5.4 m/s (1997).

Which January had the most rainfall in Brampton?▼

The wettest January on record was 1999 with 111 mm. On average, January sees 45 mm.

Where does this January weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Brampton behaves each January, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for January specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.