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 high6°C / 43°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low2°C / 35°F
Feels like (high)3°C / 37°F
Rainfall368 mm / 14.5 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days20 days
Humidity87%💦 very humid
Dew point1°C / 34°F
Sunshine3.5 h/day
Daylight8.7 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Snowfall35.1 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.

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