January · Canada
Best time to visit Victoria in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Victoria in January
Average temperature 5°C, 143 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
3.2/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 143 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Victoria scores 3.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 143 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Victoria, on Vancouver Island, pairs a harbour of flowers with British Columbia's oldest Chinatown.
January in Victoria: expect compromises
January averages 5°C (42°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 143 mm this is a genuinely wet month: almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 3.2/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 6.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Victoria in January?
- In January, Victoria averages 5°C, 143 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.2/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Victoria?
- January earns a 3.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Victoria in January?
- Expect about 143 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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