Smithers weather in January (British Columbia, Canada)

What is the weather forecast for Smithers in January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During January, Smithers usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately -5°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -12°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Smithers in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 16 days will experience snowfall.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Smithers. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Smithers, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Where to go in Canada in January

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

Visitors traveling to Smithers should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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