Port Alberni weather in January (British Columbia, Canada)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Port Alberni during January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of January in Port Alberni typically brings low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January marks the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 6°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Port Alberni in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 310 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 74 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

 

Port Alberni, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 310 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 74 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ucluelet, Canada (61 KM, 38 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

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