January · Canada
Best time to visit Kamloops in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kamloops in January
Average temperature -6°C, 49 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 96% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
3.0/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -6°C
- Rainfall
- 49 mm
- Humidity
- 96%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Kamloops scores 3.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -6°C, 49 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kamloops sits where the Thompson River meets sagebrush hills, with riverside trails, wineries, and easy staging for interior BC road trips.
January in Kamloops — off-season conditions
January sits at -6°C (21°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
49 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.2 hours of daylight.
That is 3/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Kamloops — 7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kamloops in January?
- In January, Kamloops averages -6°C, 49 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Kamloops?
- January earns a 3.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kamloops in January?
- Expect about 49 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 96% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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