Vancouver · WinterMonth summary
Vancouver weather in January
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
36°F – 43°F
🌧 Rainy days
58% of days
☀️ Sunshine
3.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
1.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Vancouver in January?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January brings a challenging climate (1.1/10). July offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Vancouver in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
Winter in Vancouver is cool (6°F during the day). Days are short (3.3h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. With 58% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 36°F | 43°F | 58% | 0.3in | 3.3h | 1.1/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 34°F | 43°F | 58% | 0.2in | 5.9h | 1.7/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 37°F | 48°F | 55% | 0.2in | 8.2h | 3.9/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 43°F | 54°F | 48% | 0.2in | 11.2h | 5.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 48°F | 61°F | 32% | 0.1in | 13.3h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 54°F | 64°F | 35% | 0.1in | 14.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 59°F | 72°F | 15% | 0.0in | 14.9h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 59°F | 72°F | 19% | 0.1in | 13.2h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 55°F | 64°F | 37% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 46°F | 55°F | 52% | 0.3in | 8.0h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 39°F | 48°F | 62% | 0.4in | 3.9h | 1.6/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 36°F | 43°F | 65% | 0.3in | 2.4h | 0.7/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Vancouver averages 43°F, 58% rainy days and 3.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 1.1/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +16°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -43%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +11.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Vancouver in January
Is January a good time to visit Vancouver?
January is not recommended for Vancouver (score 1.1/10). With 58% rainy days and 3.3h of sunshine, consider July (8.8/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in January?
Yes, 58% of days see rain in January. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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