January · Canada
Best time to visit Smithers in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Smithers in January
Average temperature -11°C, 65 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 99% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.1/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -11°C
- Rainfall
- 65 mm
- Humidity
- 99%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Smithers scores 8.1/10 for snow and ski travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around -11°C, 65 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Smithers is a Bavarian-styled mountain town in the Bulkley Valley with Hudson Bay Mountain skiing and river fishing.
January holds up well in Smithers — 6th best month
January averages -11°C (12°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.
At 65 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 8.1/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? April scores 1.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Smithers in January?
- In January, Smithers averages -11°C, 65 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.1/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Smithers?
- January earns a 8.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Smithers in January?
- Expect about 65 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 99% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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