January · Canada
Best time to visit Prince Rupert in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Prince Rupert in January
Average temperature 2°C, 209 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
2.1/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 209 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Prince Rupert scores 2.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 209 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Prince Rupert faces the Inside Passage with misty fjords, salmon runs, and ferry links deeper into coastal BC.
January in Prince Rupert — off-season conditions
At 2°C (36°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 209 mm: only almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.
That is 2.1/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 8.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Prince Rupert — 6.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Prince Rupert in January?
- In January, Prince Rupert averages 2°C, 209 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.1/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Prince Rupert?
- January earns a 2.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Prince Rupert in January?
- Expect about 209 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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