When to go · Shawinigan

Shawinigan in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (cold, snow, some attractions closed or reduced hours).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: −7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) / −18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C); average high / low
Rain days: 14
Crowds: Low; Canada overall
Prices: Low; Canada overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Shawinigan

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (cold, snow, some attractions closed or reduced hours).

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

ShawiniganHighs around -7 °C (19 °F), lows around -18 °C (0 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 19 °F (-7 °C), lows around 0 °F (-18 °C), rain on about 14 days

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 Shawinigan, side by side.

First month

Second month

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (cold, snow, some attractions closed or reduced hours).

June: Inside Shawinigan's best window: Jun–Sep for river and park; late Sep–early Oct for fall colour.

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