Temperature
Cold by day, cold at night.
45°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Vancouver
Canada · North America
Cold days average highs in the mid-40s, with nights in the upper 30s. Precipitation falls on more than half the days, with some snow or mixed precipitation possible. Sunshine averages just two hours a day.
Not an ideal month
Daytime high
45°F
Lows around 38°F
Precipitation
19 days/mo
Sun
2 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
47°F
Too cold for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.
61%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.
1.9 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 38° and nights feel near 33°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
21%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
5 mphJanuary Calm
Sea temperature
47°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 43°F, easing to about 40°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning40°F
Rain46%
Cloud81%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday43°F
Rain45%
Cloud79%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon43°F
Rain43%
Cloud78%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowEarly evening40°F
Rain42%
Cloud78%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 38 | 12.3 | 19 | 1.9 | 87 | 47 |
| Feb | 47 | 37 | 7.3 | 16 | 3.2 | 82 | 47 |
| Mar | 51 | 40 | 10.1 | 20 | 4.3 | 80 | 48 |
| Apr | 57 | 43 | 6.5 | 16 | 6.2 | 76 | 50 |
| May | 64 | 49 | 4.8 | 13 | 7.2 | 75 | 53 |
| Jun | 69 | 54 | 3.6 | 11 | 7.6 | 75 | 56 |
| Jul | 75 | 58 | 1.8 | 6 | 9.3 | 73 | 58 |
| Aug | 76 | 59 | 2.5 | 7 | 8.9 | 75 | 59 |
| Sep | 69 | 55 | 5.3 | 11 | 7.1 | 81 | 57 |
| Oct | 58 | 48 | 10.3 | 17 | 3.9 | 85 | 53 |
| Nov | 49 | 42 | 13.6 | 19 | 2.0 | 88 | 50 |
| Dec | 44 | 37 | 12.4 | 20 | 1.8 | 88 | 48 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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