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Contrecoeur in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr for river activities; the ice bridge and ferry crossings are seasonal.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
−5°C (23°F) / −14°C (7°F)
average high / low
Rain days
14
Crowds
Low
Canada overall
Prices
Low
Canada overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Contrecoeur

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr for river activities; the ice bridge and ferry crossings are seasonal.

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • ContrecoeurHighs around -5 °C (23 °F), lows around -14 °C (7 °F), rain on about 14 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 Contrecoeur, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    Feb: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: -5 °C (23 °F)

    Feb: -3 °C (27 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: -14 °C (7 °F)

    Feb: -13 °C (9 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 14

    Feb: 11 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    Feb: Low

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    Feb: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Feb: 0

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr for river activities; the ice bridge and ferry crossings are seasonal.

February: Inside Contrecoeur's best window: Jun–Sep for the river, trails and Thursday farmers' market; Feb for cross-country ski and snowshoe trails.

Contrecoeur: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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