Weather in January in Vancouver island
Thinking about venturing to Vancouver island this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Vancouver island in January?
Vancouver island is a region in Canada. January in Vancouver island generally has cold temperatures, with heavy precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C in Gold River to 9°C in Ucluelet. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Ucluelet and -3°C in Gold River. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Vancouver island. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Victoria with an average of 167 mm to heavy rainfall in Tofino with 443 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 75 hours of sunlight in Victoria. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For a closer look at January's conditions in Vancouver island, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Vancouver island's yearly weather, check out our Vancouver island climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Vancouver island?
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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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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Tofino
In January Tofino 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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Sooke
In January Sooke generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Colwood
In January Colwood generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°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 Vancouver island, in Canada.
Is January the best time to visit Vancouver island?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Victoria, January may not be the ideal time to visit Vancouver island.
Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Victoria. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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