Nanaimo weather in January (British Columbia, Canada)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Nanaimo during January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Nanaimo includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is part of winter. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 7°C. But by evening, they drop to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Nanaimo in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 246 mm for the month. This month experiences about 19 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 60 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 Nanaimo. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Nanaimo, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 246 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 60 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

Data from: Vancouver, Canada (60 KM, 37 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.

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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