January

January is the first month in the year. During January, there is still snow on the ground that fell in December. This snow can be used to make a snowman.

Events in January

 * New Year's Day in, , and.
 * This event occurs on January 1st, but times vary depending on game.
 * Check main article for more information.
 * On New Year's Day you can also get a party popper from Tortimer.


 * La-Di-Day in.
 * This event occurs on the second Saturday of January, and runs all day.
 * Check main article for more information.


 * Fishing Tourney in, and.
 * In Wild World this event occurs on the third Saturday of January.
 * In City Folk this event occurs on the third Sunday of January and enables the player to catch some special fish that day.
 * Check main article for more information.


 * Yay Day in.
 * This event occurs on the last Sunday of January.
 * Check main article for more information.


 * Flea Market in.
 * This event occurs on the last Sunday of January.
 * Check main article for more information.

Villagers

 * Bob - January 1st
 * Poncho - January 2nd
 * Joey - January 3rd
 * Diana - January 4th
 * Roald - January 5th
 * Carmen - January 6th
 * Harry - January 7th
 * Pierce - January 8th
 * Tiffany - January 9th
 * Papi - January 10th
 * Moe - January 12th
 * Puddles - January 13th
 * Velma - January 14th
 * Gladys - January 15th
 * Rizzo - January 17th
 * Simon - January 19th
 * Opal - January 20th
 * Genji - January 21st
 * Francine - January 22nd
 * Gwen - January 23rd
 * Rhonda - January 24th
 * Savannah - January 25th
 * Aurora - January 27th
 * Margie - January 28th
 * Cube - January 29th
 * Flurry - January 30th
 * Winnie - January 31th

Special characters

 * Dr. Shrunk - January 2nd
 * Joan - January 8th
 * Cyrus - January 26th
 * Harriet - January 31th

Possible birthdays

 * Chico - a day in December 22nd - January 19th (Capricorn)
 * Iggy - a day in December 22nd - January 19th (Capricorn)
 * Maddie - a day in December 22nd - January 19th (Capricorn)
 * Murphy - a day in December 22nd - January 19th (Capricorn)
 * Otis - a day in December 22nd - January 19th (Capricorn)
 * Sven - a day in December 22nd - January 19th (Capricorn)
 * Ursala - a day in December 22nd - January 19th (Capricorn)
 * Admiral - a day in January 20th - February 18th (Aquarius)
 * Cleo - a day in January 20th - February 18th (Aquarius)
 * Dobie - a day in January 20th - February 18th (Aquarius)
 * Nosegay - a day in January 20th - February 18th (Aquarius)
 * Vanessa - a day in January 20th - February 18th (Aquarius)
 * Zoe - a day in January 20th - February 18th (Aquarius)

Fish
The following fish are found this month:
 * Bass Found all year round (Animal Crossing)
 * Bitterling
 * Black Bass Found all year round (Wild World and City Folk)
 * Carp Found all year round
 * Coelacanth Found all year round (only when raining or snowing)
 * Crucian Carp Found all year round
 * Goldfish Found all year round
 * Koi Found all year round
 * Large Bass Found all year round (Animal Crossing)
 * Octopus Last chance until March (Wild World and City Folk)
 * Popeyed Goldfish Found all year round
 * Sea Bass Found all year round
 * Sea Butterfly (Wild World and City Folk)
 * Small Bass Found all year round (Animal Crossing)
 * Squid (Wild World and City Folk)

Bugs
Not many insects are present in January, as it is a cold winter month. However, some bugs are very hardy and manage to cope throughout the winter:
 * Ant Found all year round
 * Bagworm (Animal Crossing and City Folk)
 * Bee Found all year round
 * Cockroach Found all year round (Animal Crossing and Wild World)
 * Centipede (City Folk)
 * Dung Beetle (Wild World and City Folk)
 * Fly Found all year round
 * Mole Cricket
 * Pill Bug Found all year round