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Sun Peaks weather in January (British Columbia, Canada)

Is January a good time to explore Sun Peaks weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of January in Sun Peaks typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is part of the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -2°C, cooling off to about -10°C at night. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Sun Peaks in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see snowfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 56 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

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

 

Sun Peaks, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 61 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
SunshineSunshine 56 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 20% *  
Data from: Kamloops, Canada (39 KM, 24 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.

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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 this month?

Visitors traveling to Sun Peaks 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.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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