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Weather in January in Vancouver island

Planning a trip to Vancouver island this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

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.

For specific regional insights in Vancouver island, refer to the map provided below.

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

The city Victoria usually sees around 75 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Vancouver island climate page.

Where to go in Vancouver island in January

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

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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).

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

Popular destinations

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.

Victoria
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
9°C 
2,220 hours 
1095 mm 
149 days 
unpleasant 
January January
8°C 
5°C 
75 hours 
167 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
5°C 
95 hours 
116 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Victoria

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.

Ucluelet
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
9°C 
2,215 hours 
2964 mm 
197 days 
unpleasant 
January January
9°C 
4°C 
74 hours 
434 mm 
21 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
5°C 
97 hours 
290 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Ucluelet

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.

Tofino
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
8°C 
1,683 hours 
3073 mm 
202 days 
unpleasant 
January January
8°C 
5°C 
57 hours 
443 mm 
22 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
4°C 
82 hours 
300 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Tofino

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.

Sooke
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
8°C 
2,220 hours 
1481 mm 
167 days 
unpleasant 
January January
8°C 
4°C 
75 hours 
226 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
4°C 
95 hours 
156 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Sooke

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.

Colwood
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
14°C 
8°C 
2,220 hours 
1123 mm 
155 days 
tolerable 
January January
8°C 
4°C 
75 hours 
172 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
4°C 
95 hours 
119 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Colwood

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Vancouver island.

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