Vancouver in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Vancouver in january 2026
The weather in Vancouver (British Columbia) in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 223.8cm
Weather at 6am
40°F
Moderate rain at times
29% of time
23%
15%
15%
Weather at 12pm
41°F
Moderate rain at times
32% of time
24%
16%
15%
Weather at 6pm
38°F
Moderate rain at times
31% of time
24%
16%
15%
Weather at 3am
40°F
24%
24%
21%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Vancouver in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Vancouver in january.
The climate of Vancouver in january is very bad
The weather in january in Vancouver (British Columbia) is wet (with 20.6in of rainfall over 16 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in december there is an average of 18.6in of precipitation over 15 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh in that area january. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! Temperatures are up to 43°F. The seasonal minimum is 38°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Vancouver (British Columbia) is 40°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Vancouver (British Columbia) in january with a maximum record of 56°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 11°F in 2017. You can expect to have about 7 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 23% of the month.
In january in Vancouver (British Columbia), the days on average last 08:41. The sun rises at 08:02 and sunset is at 16:43.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Vancouver in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 56°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 11°F (2017) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 20.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 16 day(s) (51%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 6.5in (2019) | ||||
| Snowfall | 223.8cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 89% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.94km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 62% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:02 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:43 | ||||
| Length of day | 08:41 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Vancouver in january 2025:
36°F to 38°F
36°F to 38°F
41°F to 43°F
41°F to 43°F
43°F to 47°F
38°F to 45°F
36°F to 43°F
38°F to 43°F
38°F to 49°F
40°F to 45°F
38°F to 40°F
34°F to 38°F
34°F to 36°F
36°F to 38°F
34°F to 40°F
36°F to 40°F
29°F to 36°F
32°F to 36°F
32°F to 38°F
31°F to 36°F
32°F to 38°F
32°F to 38°F
31°F to 36°F
31°F to 41°F
29°F to 41°F
34°F to 43°F
34°F to 40°F
36°F to 41°F
32°F to 40°F
36°F to 38°F
36°F to 41°F
Map: other cities in Canada in january
Cities near Vancouver:
| Nanaimo in january | very bad weather |
| Victoria in january | very bad weather |
| Whistler in january | very bad weather |
| Courtenay in january | very bad weather |
| Campbell River in january | very bad weather |
| Tofino in january | very bad weather |
| Kamloops in january | very bad weather |
| Penticton in january | very bad weather |
| Kelowna in january | very bad weather |
| Salmon Arm in january | very bad weather |
| Williams Lake in january | very bad weather |
| Quesnel in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Vancouver
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Weather data for Vancouver in january:
Weather data for Vancouver for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Vancouver. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Vancouver can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Vancouver.