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Weather in January in The Okanagan Valley

Planning a getaway to the Okanagan Valley 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 the Okanagan Valley in January?

The Okanagan Valley is a region in Canada. January in the Okanagan Valley generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 0°C and nighttime temperatures around -7°C in Kelowna. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Okanagan Valley in January, check out the map below. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Okanagan Valley, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Osoyoos with an average of 30 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Peachland with 76 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 39 hours of sunshine in Kelowna. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For a more detailed look at the Okanagan Valley's conditions throughout the year, check out our the Okanagan Valley climate page.

Where to go in the Okanagan Valley in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the the Okanagan Valley on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Canada, check out our Okanagan Valley's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in the Okanagan Valley?

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.

Kelowna
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
2°C 
1,943 hours 
706 mm 
118 days 
poor 
January January
0°C 
-7°C 
39 hours 
68 mm 
12 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
3°C 
-6°C 
80 hours 
54 mm 
9 days 
poor 
Climate in Kelowna

Penticton

In January Penticton generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Penticton
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
2°C 
1,943 hours 
720 mm 
108 days 
poor 
January January
-0°C 
-6°C 
39 hours 
71 mm 
11 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
2°C 
-6°C 
80 hours 
58 mm 
9 days 
poor 
Climate in Penticton

Vernon

In January Vernon generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Vernon
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
1°C 
1,943 hours 
689 mm 
136 days 
poor 
January January
-0°C 
-8°C 
39 hours 
58 mm 
13 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
2°C 
-7°C 
80 hours 
46 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Vernon

Osoyoos

In January Osoyoos generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Osoyoos
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
16°C 
4°C 
313 mm 
116 days 
poor 
January January
1°C 
-4°C 
30 mm 
11 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
5°C 
-3°C 
22 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Osoyoos

Summerland

In January Summerland generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Summerland
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
11°C 
2°C 
1,943 hours 
735 mm 
113 days 
poor 
January January
-0°C 
-7°C 
39 hours 
74 mm 
12 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
2°C 
-6°C 
80 hours 
58 mm 
9 days 
poor 
Climate in Summerland

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Okanagan Valley, in Canada.

Is January the best time to visit the Okanagan Valley?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Okanagan Valley due to the typically poor weather in Kelowna.

Generally speaking, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Kelowna. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Okanagan Valley.

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