Abbotsford weather in January (British Columbia, Canada)

What kind of weather does January bring to Abbotsford? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Abbotsford generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 7°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Abbotsford in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 196 mm for the month. Expect frequent, heavy rain this month, marking the peak rainfall period. A poncho will help protect you from getting soaked. Typically, you can expect about 20 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 63 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Abbotsford. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Abbotsford, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 196 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 63 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bellingham, the United States of America (34 KM, 21 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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