Prince George weather in January (British Columbia, Canada)

Will it be warm or cold in Prince George this January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During January, Prince George usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -3°C. But by evening, they drop to around -11°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Prince George in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 15 days.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 50 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Prince George. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Prince George, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 76%  

Sunshine 50 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

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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?

Visitors traveling to Prince George should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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