Metchosin weather in January (British Columbia, Canada)

How is January weather typically in Metchosin? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In January, Metchosin usually has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 8°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 4°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Metchosin in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 189 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 75 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

 

Metchosin, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 189 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 75 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 27% *  

* Data from: Victoria, Canada (13 KM, 8 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

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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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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