January · Canada
Best time to visit Campbell River in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Campbell River in January
Average temperature 2°C, 146 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 91% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
2.5/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 146 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Campbell River scores 2.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 146 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Campbell River is the salmon capital of Vancouver Island, with Discovery Passage wildlife and Strathcona Park access.
January in Campbell River — off-season conditions
January averages 2°C (36°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 146 mm this is a genuinely wet month: almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 2.5/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 7.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Campbell River in January?
- In January, Campbell River averages 2°C, 146 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Campbell River?
- January earns a 2.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Campbell River in January?
- Expect about 146 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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