January weather forecastNanaimo, Canada

January

Weather in January

January is the kick-start of the rainy season in Nanaimo, Canada which often results in a dense cloak of cloud cover over the quaint city. The temperatures during this month rarely drop to extreme lows, though there are occasional snowfalls adding a frosty hue to the scenic backdrop. The noticeable snowfall adds up to 210mm (8.27") and accumulates during 3.1 days on average. Widespread showers and icy conditions persist, making the navigation a bit difficult for the residents. The winter gear is essential to ensure comfort during this brisk weather.

Temperature

Nanaimo indicates an average high-temperature of a still chilly 6.9°C (44.4°F) in January, showing minor variation from December's 6.3°C (43.3°F). Throughout January, an average nighttime temperature of 0.1°C (32.2°F) is experienced.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 81.5%.

Rainfall

In Nanaimo, in January, during 18 rainfall days, 168mm (6.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 170.1 rainfall days, and 1098mm (43.23") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 3.1 days and typically aggregates up to 210mm (8.27") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Nanaimo, the average seawater temperature in January is 7.3°C (45.1°F).
Note: Swimming in 7.3°C (45.1°F) feels unbearing at 13°C (55.4°F) and can be life-risking below 10°C (50°F), causing breathing issues and cold shock, depending on a person's capacity.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 8h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:10 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 1.8h.

Updated: Aug 8, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in January, in Nanaimo, records 6.9°C (44.4°F), while the low-temperature is 0.1°C (32.2°F).

In January, the average relative humidity is 81.5%.

In January, the rain falls for 18 days. Throughout January, 168mm (6.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

January is the month with the most snowfall in Nanaimo. Snow falls for 3.1 days and accumulates 210mm (8.27") of snow.

In Nanaimo, during January, snow falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 210mm (8.27") of snow.

In Nanaimo, in January, the average water temperature is 7.3°C (45.1°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

The average day length in January is 8h and 46min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:10 pm PST.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 1.8h.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

6.3°C

6.9°C

8.5°C

Average low temperature

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

3.2

3.1

2.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average temperature in January
Nanaimo, Canada

Average high temperature in January: 6.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (6.3°C).

Average low temperature in January: 0.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-0.2°C).

Average humidity in January
Nanaimo, Canada

Average humidity in January: 81.5%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (83.2%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52.1%).

Average rainfall in January
Nanaimo, Canada

Average rainfall in January: 167.8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (186.5mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (25.4mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Nanaimo, Canada

Average rainfall days in January: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Nanaimo, Canada

Average snowfall in January: 210mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (210mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Nanaimo, Canada

Average snowfall days in January: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Nanaimo, Canada

Average sea temperature in January: 7.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (11.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (7.2°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Nanaimo, Canada

Average daylight in January: 8h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

Average sunshine in January: 1h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).