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Castlegar Weather in January

In Castlegar, January brings very low daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), with nights cooling to -9°C (16°F). Expect quite a bit of snowfall this month.

Rainfall in Castlegar in January

Typically around 16 days of snowfall are expected, averaging 98 mm (3.9 in) for the month. Expect a fairly normal spread of rainfall this month, with no particular pattern of very heavy or very persistent showers.

Temperature in Castlegar in January

Castlegar in January gets highs of -2°C (28°F) during the day and drops to -9°C (16°F) at night. January is a notable month of the winter season. Staying warm is the main priority this month, especially during mornings and evenings. Nights are well below freezing at -9°C (16°F). An extra blanket is a good idea if you feel the cold, especially in older or less well-heated accommodation. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Castlegar. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Castlegar Temperature in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C (16°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C (28°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 98 mm (3.9 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  

Best Places 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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Castlegar in January

We recommend you pack up your warm winter gear for Castlegar in January. If you have insulated boots, thermal layers, and a heavy winter coat that can handle snow and freezing temperatures it's smart to bring them. Don't forget gloves, a warm hat, and a scarf. High rain levels are expected, so pack waterproof gear and an umbrella or poncho.

What To Do in Castlegar in January

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

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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