Tofino weather in January (British Columbia, Canada)

What weather conditions can you expect in Tofino this January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During January, Tofino usually has 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 5°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Tofino in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 443 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 22 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 57 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Tofino. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Tofino, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 443 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 83%  

Sunshine 57 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 22%  

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

Temperatures

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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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