Sidney weather in January (British Columbia, Canada)

What is the weather forecast for Sidney in January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In January, Sidney tends to experience low temperatures and heavy rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Sidney in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 169 mm for the month. Expect around 18 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 75 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sidney. July and August generally stand out with 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 Sidney climate page with graphs.

 

Sidney, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 169 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 75 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 27% *  

* Data from: Victoria, Canada (24 KM, 15 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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