Whaletown weather in January (Cortes Island, Canada)

Curious about the January weather in Whaletown? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Whaletown generally has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 1°C.

Whaletown in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 282 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

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

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

 

Whaletown, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 282 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

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.

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 Whaletown 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.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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