Lake Cowichan weather in January (British Columbia, Canada)

Wondering what the weather is like in Lake Cowichan during January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In January, Lake Cowichan usually has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -1°C.

Precipitation

Lake Cowichan in January falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 276 mm for the month. Prepare for intense rain this month, as it marks the peak rainfall period. Having a poncho will keep you dry through the downpours. Historically, the month has about 20 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 75 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 Lake Cowichan. July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lake Cowichan, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 276 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 75 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 27% *  

Data from: Victoria, Canada (66 KM, 41 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.

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?

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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