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Prince Rupert weather in January (British Columbia, Canada)

Can you expect sunny skies in Prince Rupert in January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

January in Prince Rupert generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 5°C, cooling down at night to around 0°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year, making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Precipitation

Prince Rupert in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 321 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 21 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 43 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Prince Rupert. June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Prince Rupert climate page with graphs.

 

Prince Rupert, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 70%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 321 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 85%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 43 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Canada in January

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 7°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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