January · Canada
Best time to visit Haida Gwaii in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Haida Gwaii in January
Average temperature 5°C, 168 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 92% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
2.7/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 168 mm
- Humidity
- 92%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Haida Gwaii scores 2.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 168 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Haida Gwaii is an archipelago of rainforest coastlines, Haida heritage sites, and some of Canada's richest marine life.
January in Haida Gwaii — the hardest end of the year
January averages 5°C (40°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 168 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 2.7/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 5.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Haida Gwaii in January?
- In January, Haida Gwaii averages 5°C, 168 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.7/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Haida Gwaii?
- January earns a 2.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Haida Gwaii in January?
- Expect about 168 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 92% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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