Vancouver weather in January (British Columbia, Canada)

How is January weather typically in Vancouver? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Vancouver generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 7°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 2°C.

Precipitation

Vancouver in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 312 mm for the month. You can typically expect 19 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 60 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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

 

Vancouver, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 312 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 60 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

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?

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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Vancouver.

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