New Westminster weather in January (British Columbia, Canada)

What does the weather outlook for New Westminster look like in January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

January in New Westminster generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 7°C, cooling down at night to around 1°C.

Precipitation

New Westminster in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 310 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 19 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 60 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit New Westminster. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

New Westminster, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 310 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 60 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

Data from: Vancouver, Canada (17 KM, 10 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in New Westminster.

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