Kootenay National Park

Kootenay National Park Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kootenay National Park, Canada in January.

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Radium Hot Springs Castle Junction

Planning a journey to Kootenay National Park, Canada this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Kootenay National Park in January

Kootenay National Park, Canada is a region in Canada. January in Kootenay National Park generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -10°C (14°F) in Castle Junction to -5°C (23°F) in Radium Hot Springs. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -14°C (7°F) in Radium Hot Springs and -18°C (0°F) in Castle Junction. January is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kootenay National Park, Canada, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Castle Junction with an average of 45 mm (1.8 in) to moderate snowfall in Radium Hot Springs with 55 mm (2.2 in).

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Radium Hot Springs receives around 57 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

Explore Kootenay National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kootenay National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Radium Hot Springs)

January-5°C (23°F) February-3°C (27°F) March2°C (36°F) April6°C (43°F) May12°C (54°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August21°C (70°F) September16°C (61°F) October7°C (45°F) November-1°C (30°F) December-7°C (19°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kootenay National Park in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kootenay National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Kootenay National Park

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Kootenay National Park, Canada?

Temperature range in Kootenay National Park (January)

Precipitation variation in Kootenay National Park (January)

Radium Hot Springs

In January Radium Hot Springs generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C (23°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-16°C (3°F)
-14°C (7°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
57 hours
92 hours
Monthly snowfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Radium Hot Springs →

Castle Junction

In January Castle Junction generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -10°C (14°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -18°C (0°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Min temperature
-19°C (-2°F)
-18°C (0°F)
-17°C (1°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
57 hours
92 hours
Monthly snowfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kootenay National Park in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Radium Hot Springs -5°C (23°F) -14°C (7°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Castle Junction -10°C (14°F) -18°C (0°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)

Kootenay National Park weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kootenay National Park, Canada in January?

January in Kootenay National Park, Canada brings poor weather. In Radium Hot Springs, daytime temperatures are typically around -5°C (23°F) and nighttime lows hover near -14°C (7°F).

What is the average temperature in Kootenay National Park, Canada in January?

Average temperatures in Kootenay National Park, Canada during January range from a nighttime low near -14°C (7°F) to a daytime high around -5°C (23°F) in Radium Hot Springs.

Does Kootenay National Park, Canada get a lot of snow in January?

January is on the drier side in Kootenay National Park, Canada. Radium Hot Springs averages only about 55 mm (2.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Kootenay National Park, Canada?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Kootenay National Park, Canada due to the typically poor weather in Radium Hot Springs.

On average, the best time to visit Kootenay National Park, Canada is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Radium Hot Springs. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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