Fort Nelson weather in January (British Columbia, Canada)

How's the weather trend in Fort Nelson as January approaches? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In January, Fort Nelson typically experiences very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Anticipate daytime highs near -14°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -23°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Fort Nelson in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 13 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 66 hours hours of sunshine. 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 Fort Nelson. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Fort Nelson, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -23°C  

Max Temperature -14°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 25 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 71%  

Sunshine 66 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 29%  

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?

Visitors traveling to Fort Nelson should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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