British Columbia weather in January
Planning a getaway to British Columbia this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in British Columbia in January?
British Columbia is a region in Canada. British Columbia offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In January, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to cold, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. During January, winter is in full swing.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Fort Nelson at -14°C to cold in Ucluelet at 9°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Ucluelet and -23°C in Fort Nelson.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Fort Nelson with an average of 25 mm to heavy snowfall in Tofino with 443 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 60 hours of sunshine in Vancouver. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
For a closer look at January's conditions in British Columbia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at British Columbia's yearly weather, check out our British Columbia climate page.
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Average weather in Vancouver
In January Vancouver generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Whistler
In January Whistler generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Victoria
In January Victoria generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Kelowna
In January Kelowna generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Ucluelet
In January Ucluelet generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in British Columbia, in Canada.
Is January the best time to visit British Columbia?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit British Columbia due to the typically poor weather in Vancouver.
Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Vancouver. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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