Cortes Island Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cortes Island, Canada in January.

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Whaletown

Are you planning a trip a to Cortes Island, Canada in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Cortes Island in January

Cortes Island, Canada is a region in Canada. January in Cortes Island generally has cold temperatures, with heavy precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in Whaletown.

For specific regional insights in Cortes Island, Canada, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 282 mm (11 in) in Whaletown.

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Best Places to Visit in Cortes Island in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Cortes Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Cortes Island

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Cortes Island, Canada?

Whaletown

In January Whaletown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
281 mm (11 in)
282 mm (11 in)
192 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
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Weather conditions
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poor
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Cortes Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cortes Island, Canada in January?

Cortes Island, Canada typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Whaletown average around 6°C (43°F), and temperatures drop to about 1°C (34°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Cortes Island, Canada in January?

Whaletown averages a daytime maximum of 6°C (43°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 1°C (34°F).

Does Cortes Island, Canada get a lot of rain in January?

Yes. January brings heavy rainfall to Cortes Island, Canada, with Whaletown averaging around 282 mm (11 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Cortes Island, Canada?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Cortes Island, Canada with often poor weather in Whaletown.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Whaletown. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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