Shawnigan Lake weather in January (British Columbia, Canada)

What's the typical weather in Shawnigan Lake for January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

January in Shawnigan Lake generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 7°C. At night, they generally drop to 2°C.

Precipitation

Shawnigan Lake in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 195 mm for the month. Expect around 19 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 75 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Shawnigan Lake. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shawnigan Lake, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 195 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 75 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 27% *  

* Data from: Victoria, Canada (31 KM, 19 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

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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

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