Williams Lake weather in January (British Columbia, Canada)

How does the January weather in Williams Lake compare to other months? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Williams Lake includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures generally peak at -2°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -11°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Williams Lake in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 41 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 12 days of snow.

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

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

 

Williams Lake, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 41 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

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?

Visitors traveling to Williams Lake 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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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