Vancouver weather in January
January in Vancouver: cold, soaked, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Vancouver · #542 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 38/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Vancouver climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 6°C / 43°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Rainfall | 368 mm / 14.5 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 20 days | |
| Humidity | 87% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sunshine | 3.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.7 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 35.1 cm / 13.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Vancouver in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Vancouver?
- January in Vancouver: cold, soaked, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Vancouver on SeasonMap's comfort score (38/100).
- What is the weather like in Vancouver in January?
- In January, Vancouver averages a daily high of 6.2°C and a low of 1.7°C, with about 367.6 mm of rain over roughly 20.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Vancouver in January?
- Vancouver has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in January.
- Does it snow in Vancouver in January?
- Vancouver sees roughly 35.1 cm of snowfall in January.