Sooke weather in January (British Columbia, Canada)

Planning a trip to Sooke in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Sooke typically experiences low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 8°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 4°C.

Sooke in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 226 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 20 days.

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 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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Sooke in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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