January is a very cold and very rainy time for sunbathing in Vancouver, and not recommended. January is a good month for swimming in Vancouver with warm sea temperatures. Consider visiting Vancouver in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for January.
The average maximum temperature in Vancouver in January is 6°. The average maximum temperature is 7° in the previous month and 7° in the next month.
The average temperature in Vancouver in January is 4°. The average temperature ranges is 5° in the previous month and 5° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Vancouver in January is 3°. The minimum temperature is 3° in the previous month and 3° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Vancouver in January are 8.7 and there are 1.8 hours of sunshine per day on average during January making it not a particularly sunny month.
The ultraviolet index in Vancouver in January is typically 1.4 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 Vancouver in January is 21.3° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.
The average total rainfall in Vancouver in January is 185.2cm and on average there are 20.3 rainy days in January making it a very wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Vancouver in January is 3° which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is 3° in the previous month and 2° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Vancouver in January is typically 88.2%. The maximum relative humidity is 84.7% in the previous month and 81.5% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Vancouver in January is typically 82.5%. The average relative humidity is 77.4% in the previous month and 72.8% in the next month.
