When to go · Vancouver
Vancouver in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (frequent rain, short daylight); late Jul–Aug if you dislike heat and peak prices.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 7°C45°F / 3°C37°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 18
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Low
- Canada overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Vancouver
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (frequent rain, short daylight); late Jul–Aug if you dislike heat and peak prices.
Weather in January
- VancouverHighs around 7 °C, lows around 3 °C, rain on about 18 daysHighs around 45 °F, lows around 37 °F, rain on about 18 days
- Pacific coast, Canada · Vancouver, Victoria, Tofino, Whistler (ski)rainy
Mild and rainy October–April, with snow only in the mountains; dry, sunny summers.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- Low
- Prices · Canada overall
- Low
Canada overall: Deep cold east of the Rockies; ski season in Whistler and Banff; northern lights in Yellowknife.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast