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Vancouver in January: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Vancouver in January is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 1 °C, and the sea is about 7 °C. With about 20 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
10/100 · #11
Warmth
#11
Dryness
#10
Sun
#11
Sea warmth
#12
Published best categories: none
Vancouver · JanuaryPhoto: Xicotencatl · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 1 °C
- Average low
- -3 °C
- Sea
- 7 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 20 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 1 h/day
- Humidity
- 94 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 1 | -3 | 21 | 302 | 0.9 | 94 | 1.0 | 8 | 9 |
| January (selected) | 1 | -3 | 20 | 311 | 1.1 | 94 | 1.0 | 7 | 10 |
| February | 2 | -3 | 17 | 182 | 2.2 | 92 | 0.9 | 7 | 15 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (10/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | -1 | -0.2 °C | -0.2 °C | +1.1 | -8.6 mm | -0.2 h | ±0 % | ±0 m/s | +0.7 °C |
| February | +5 | +0.9 °C | ±0 °C | -3.4 | -129.4 mm | +1.1 h | -2.1 % | ±0 m/s | ±0 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Vancouver in January?
The average daily high is around 1 °C, with an average daily low of about -3 °C.
Can you swim in Vancouver in January?
The sea is about 7 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in January?
The curated estimate is about 20 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 311 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Vancouver?
By the climate score, July and August are the strongest months for Vancouver. January is not among them.