Kamloops weather in January (British Columbia, Canada)

What kind of weather does January bring to Kamloops? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Kamloops includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The winter season takes place during January. Daytime temperatures generally settle around -1°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -9°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Kamloops in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 11 days of snow.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 56 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kamloops. 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 Kamloops climate page with graphs.

 

Kamloops, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 50 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 73%  

Sunshine 56 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 20%  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Kamloops 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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