Monthly climate guide
Vancouver weather in January
With highs near 1°C (35°F) and lows around -3°C (27°F), January feels freezing in Vancouver. Rainfall averages about 312 mm (very wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- Seasonally, January counts as mid-winter in Vancouver.
- January is among Vancouver's three coolest months.
- Nights often drop below freezing (average low -3°C), so expect frost and icy mornings.
- Days and nights are close, only about 4°C apart.
Avg high
1°C
35°F
Avg low
-3°C
27°F
Rainfall
312 mm
very wet
Humidity
93%
relative
Sky
80%
cloud · often cloudy
Vancouver weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C / 35°F | -3°C / 27°F | 312 mm | 93% | 80% |
| February | 1°C / 35°F | -4°C / 26°F | 193 mm | 93% | 77% |
| March | 4°C / 39°F | -1°C / 30°F | 260 mm | 91% | 78% |
| April | 8°C / 46°F | 2°C / 36°F | 151 mm | 85% | 78% |
| May | 15°C / 58°F | 7°C / 45°F | 88 mm | 78% | 68% |
| June | 17°C / 62°F | 10°C / 49°F | 86 mm | 79% | 71% |
| July | 20°C / 68°F | 13°C / 55°F | 52 mm | 77% | 50% |
| August | 21°C / 69°F | 13°C / 55°F | 53 mm | 77% | 48% |
| September | 17°C / 63°F | 10°C / 50°F | 137 mm | 81% | 58% |
| October | 11°C / 52°F | 5°C / 41°F | 228 mm | 86% | 71% |
| November | 5°C / 41°F | 0°C / 33°F | 334 mm | 90% | 79% |
| December | 1°C / 34°F | -3°C / 26°F | 286 mm | 93% | 78% |
What to pack for January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is January a good time to visit Vancouver?
Our Vancouver guide recommends: June to September, when rainfall is lowest and days are longest.
Pack for rain outside summer — Vancouver gets significantly more rainfall than most North American cities from October through April.
Best time to visit Vancouver →Other Canada cities in January
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Vancouver in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Vancouver?
January is cool in Vancouver, with highs around 1°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Vancouver in January?
Average highs are about 1°C (35°F) and average lows about -3°C (27°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in January?
Vancouver typically gets around 312 mm of rain in January — very wet.
When is the best time to visit Vancouver?
June to September, when rainfall is lowest and days are longest.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Vancouver (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.