Richmond weather in January (British Columbia, Canada)

How is January weather typically in Richmond? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Richmond includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 7°C, while night temperatures can drop to 3°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Richmond in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 263 mm for the month. Expect around 19 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 60 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Richmond. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Richmond climate page with graphs.

 

Richmond, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 263 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 60 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

* Data from: Vancouver, Canada (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in January

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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