Prince Rupert weather in January (British Columbia, Canada)

What can you expect from the weather in Prince Rupert during January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Prince Rupert generally has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 5°C, while nights can cool down to about 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.

Prince Rupert in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 321 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 21 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 43 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny 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 Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Water Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 321 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 85%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 43 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Canada in January

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 Prince Rupert in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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