Salt Spring Island Weather in January

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

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Ganges Fernwood Fulford Harbour

Planning a getaway to Salt Spring Island, Canada 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 to Expect in Salt Spring Island in January

Salt Spring Island, Canada is a region in Canada. January in Salt Spring Island generally has cold temperatures, with heavy precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Ganges.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Fulford Harbour with an average of 177 mm (7 in) to heavy rainfall in Fernwood with 191 mm (7.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Ganges gets roughly 75 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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Best Places to Visit in Salt Spring Island in January

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

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 Salt Spring Island

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Salt Spring Island, Canada?

Temperature range in Salt Spring Island (January)

Precipitation variation in Salt Spring Island (January)

Ganges

In January Ganges generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
75 hours
95 hours
Monthly rainfall
178 mm (7 in)
183 mm (7.2 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ganges →

Fernwood

In January Fernwood generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
56 hours
60 hours
91 hours
Monthly rainfall
186 mm (7.3 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Fernwood →

Fulford Harbour

In January Fulford Harbour generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
75 hours
95 hours
Monthly rainfall
173 mm (6.8 in)
177 mm (7 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Fulford Harbour →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Salt Spring Island in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ganges 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 183 mm (7.2 in)
Fernwood 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 191 mm (7.5 in)
Fulford Harbour 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 177 mm (7 in)

Salt Spring Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Salt Spring Island, Canada in January?

Expect poor weather across Salt Spring Island, Canada in January. The popular destination of Ganges averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Salt Spring Island, Canada in January?

Ganges averages a daytime maximum of 8°C (46°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 3°C (37°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Ganges records an average of 183 mm (7.2 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Salt Spring Island, Canada.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Salt Spring Island, Canada?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Salt Spring Island, Canada due to the typically poor weather in Ganges.

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

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