January · Canada
Best time to visit Vancouver in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Vancouver 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
- Avg temp
- 0°C
- Rainfall
- 294 mm
- Humidity
- 94%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Vancouver 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.
Seawall cycling, mountain backdrops, and Pacific parks shine April through September.
January in Vancouver — 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.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 8.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Vancouver in January?
- In January, Vancouver 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 Vancouver?
- 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 Vancouver 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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