When to go · Langford
Langford in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar for lake swimming; weekday 07:00–09:00 and 16:00–18:00 for Highway 1 traffic.Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar for lake swimming; weekday 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and 4:00 PM–6:00 PM for Highway 1 traffic.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) / 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 18
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Low
- Canada overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar for lake swimming; weekday 07:00–09:00 and 16:00–18:00 for Highway 1 traffic.Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar for lake swimming; weekday 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and 4:00 PM–6:00 PM for Highway 1 traffic.
Is another month better than January?
January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Langford's best window: May–Sep for lakes and trails; late Oct–Dec for the Goldstream salmon run.
- JuneGreatInside Langford's best window: May–Sep for lakes and trails; late Oct–Dec for the Goldstream salmon run.
- JulyGreatInside Langford's best window: May–Sep for lakes and trails; late Oct–Dec for the Goldstream salmon run.
- AugustGreatInside Langford's best window: May–Sep for lakes and trails; late Oct–Dec for the Goldstream salmon run.
Weather in January
- LangfordHighs around 7 °C (45 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 18 daysHighs around 45 °F (7 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °C), rain on about 18 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- Low
- Prices · Canada overall
- Low
Canada overall: Deep cold east of the Rockies; ski season in Whistler and Banff; northern lights in Yellowknife.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Langford, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
May: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Night low
Jan: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
May: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 18
May: 10 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
May: 0
January: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar for lake swimming; weekday 07:00–09:00 and 16:00–18:00 for Highway 1 traffic.
May: Inside Langford's best window: May–Sep for lakes and trails; late Oct–Dec for the Goldstream salmon run.
Langford: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast