January · Canada
Best time to visit Sun Peaks in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sun Peaks in January
Average temperature -9°C, 68 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
8.9/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -9°C
- Rainfall
- 68 mm
- Humidity
- 99%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Sun Peaks scores 8.9/10 for snow and ski travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around -9°C, 68 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sun Peaks is Canada's second-largest ski area, with alpine village lodging and dry interior powder above Kamloops.
January is one of the strongest months in Sun Peaks (4th)
January averages -9°C (16°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.
At 68 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 8.2 hours of daylight.
A 8.9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Sun Peaks (4th of 12); only February scores higher, at 9.2/10.
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 this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sun Peaks in January?
- In January, Sun Peaks averages -9°C, 68 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Sun Peaks?
- January earns a 8.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sun Peaks in January?
- Expect about 68 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 99% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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