Vancouver in January

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (frequent rain, short daylight); late Jul–Aug if you dislike heat and peak prices.

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• MarchGreatInside Vancouver's best window: Jun–Sep (long, dry, mild days); late Mar–May and Sep–Oct for fewer crowds.
• AprilGreatInside Vancouver's best window: Jun–Sep (long, dry, mild days); late Mar–May and Sep–Oct for fewer crowds.
• MayGreatInside Vancouver's best window: Jun–Sep (long, dry, mild days); late Mar–May and Sep–Oct for fewer crowds.
• JuneGreatInside Vancouver's best window: Jun–Sep (long, dry, mild days); late Mar–May and Sep–Oct for fewer crowds.

• VancouverHighs around 7 °C (45 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 18 daysHighs around 45 °F (7 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 18 days
• Pacific coast, Canada · Vancouver, Victoria, Tofino, Whistler (ski)rainy

  Mild and rainy October–April, with snow only in the mountains; dry, sunny summers.

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.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Vancouver, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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