Sooke weather in January (British Columbia, Canada)

Is Sooke a good destination in January, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

January in Sooke generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 8°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 4°C.

Precipitation

Sooke in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 226 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 75 hours hours of sunshine. 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 Sooke. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sooke, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 226 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 75 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 27% *  

* Data from: Victoria, Canada (27 KM, 17 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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