Vancouver weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Vancouver: highs of 6°C (43°F) and about 194 mm (7.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average 3°C (37°F) and cloud cover 81% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 7°C (44°F). It is the 2nd wettest month of the year and the 2nd coolest. Compared with December, it is about as warm and about as wet; February brings highs of 7°C (44°F) and 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain.
Is January a good time to visit Vancouver?
least pleasant month Weather score 11/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Vancouver. For better conditions, consider Jun–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in January?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 194 mm (7.6 in) falls in an average January. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Vancouver in January?
Days average 6°C (43°F) and nights 3°C (37°F).
Vancouver weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C (43°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 194 mm | 81% | 7°C (44°F) | least pleasant |
| February | 7°C (44°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 103 mm | 75% | 7°C (44°F) | least pleasant |
| March | 9°C (48°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 142 mm | 81% | 8°C (46°F) | least pleasant |
| April | 12°C (53°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 87 mm | 78% | 10°C (51°F) | fair |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm | 71% | 13°C (56°F) | fair |
| June | 18°C (65°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 46 mm | 71% | 16°C (61°F) | best |
| July | 22°C (71°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 26 mm | 50% | 19°C (67°F) | best |
| August | 22°C (71°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 33 mm | 50% | 20°C (67°F) | best |
| September | 18°C (65°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm | 58% | 18°C (64°F) | best |
| October | 13°C (55°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 140 mm | 73% | 13°C (55°F) | fair |
| November | 9°C (47°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 206 mm | 81% | 9°C (49°F) | least pleasant |
| December | 6°C (42°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 177 mm | 81% | 8°C (46°F) | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months