Climate guide for Squamish, Canada

Squamish in January

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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January · Canada

Best time to visit Squamish in January Weather, crowds & prices

Weather in Squamish in January

Average temperature 0°C, 294 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 94% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).

January score

1.4/10

Ranked #11 of 12 months

Full year for Squamish
Avg temp
0°C
Rainfall
294 mm
Humidity
94%
Days with 6h+ sun
0
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$ · Budget Friendly ($)

January in Squamish scores 1.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 0°C, 294 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.

Squamish sits between Vancouver and Whistler, with granite climbing and a fjord at its edge.

January in Squamish — off-season conditions

January averages 0°C (31°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

At 294 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 8.4 hours of daylight.

It scores 1.4/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 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 8.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in Squamish in January?
In January, Squamish averages 0°C, 294 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.4/10.
Is January a good time to visit Squamish?
January earns a 1.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
How much does it rain in Squamish in January?
Expect about 294 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 94% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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