Kelowna weather in January (British Columbia, Canada)

How is the weather in Kelowna in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Kelowna generally has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 0°C, while night temperatures can drop to -7°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Kelowna in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 39 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kelowna. July, August and September typically offer 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 Kelowna climate page with graphs.

 

Kelowna, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 76%  

Sunshine 39 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 15%  

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

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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 Kelowna in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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