The weather at China Beach in January is typically cold and wet, with frequent rain showers and strong winds. Due to these conditions, swimming and sunbathing are not recommended during this month. However, the rough seas may attract experienced surfers and windsurfers who enjoy the challenge of the larger waves. Also consider one of our other suggestions for January.
January is the coldest month of the year in Vancouver Island, with temperatures averaging around 3°C. The beach at China Beach, Juan de Fuca, is not crowded during this time, as most people prefer indoor activities. There are no major public holidays or special events during this month that would attract crowds to the beach.
The average maximum temperature in China Beach in January is 8°. The average maximum temperature is 8° in the previous month and 8° in the next month.
The average temperature in China Beach in January is 6°. The average temperature ranges is 6° in the previous month and 6° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in China Beach in January is 4°. The minimum temperature is 4° in the previous month and 4° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in China Beach in January are 8.8 and there are 2.3 hours of sunshine per day on average during January making it not a particularly sunny month.
The ultraviolet index in China Beach in January is typically 0.9 during January. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in China Beach in January is 21.5° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.
The average total rainfall in China Beach in January is 14.8cm and on average there are 18.3 rainy days in January making it a wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in China Beach in January is 4° which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is 4° in the previous month and 3° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in China Beach in January is typically 92.3%. The maximum relative humidity is 89% in the previous month and 87.6% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in China Beach in January is typically 83.1%. The average relative humidity is 79.1% in the previous month and 76.3% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in China Beach in January is typically 35kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 32kmh in the previous month and 35kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in China Beach in January is typically 17kmh. The average wind speed is 14kmh in the previous month and 17kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in China Beach in January is from the East-Northeast.
