Parry Sound in January

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (heavy snow and squalls, many seasonal businesses closed); late Oct for boat tours.

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• FebruaryGreatInside Parry Sound's best window: Jul–Sep (warm water, driest month is July); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
• MarchGreatInside Parry Sound's best window: Jul–Sep (warm water, driest month is July); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
• JulyGreatInside Parry Sound's best window: Jul–Sep (warm water, driest month is July); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
• AugustGreatInside Parry Sound's best window: Jul–Sep (warm water, driest month is July); Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

• Parry SoundHighs around -4 °C (25 °F), lows around -14 °C (7 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 25 °F (-4 °C), lows around 7 °F (-14 °C), rain on about 14 days

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.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Parry Sound, side by side.

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

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