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Kelowna weather in January (British Columbia, Canada)

How is January weather typically in Kelowna? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Kelowna includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 0°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -7°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Kelowna in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 12 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 39 hours of sun. It's 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 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 TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 68 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 76%  
SunshineSunshine 39 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 15%  

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
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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