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Gold River weather in January (British Columbia, Canada)

What should you pack for a trip to Gold River in January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

During January, Gold River usually has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in January. Expect temperatures to climb to 3°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -3°C. This month is marked by cold temperatures, so wearing layers is key to staying warm. Don't be caught off-guard by the cold.

Precipitation

Gold River in January falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 384 mm for the month. This month experiences about 20 days of snow/rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 57 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Gold River. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gold River, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 67%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 384 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
SunshineSunshine 57 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 22% *  
* Data from: Tofino, Canada (72 KM, 44 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.

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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
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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