Kamloops weather in January (British Columbia, Canada)

What can you expect from the weather in Kamloops during January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Kamloops typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -1°C. But by evening, they drop to around -9°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Kamloops in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 11 days.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 56 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright 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 in January and which places have the best weather 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 Kamloops in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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