January weather forecast
Victoria, Canada

Weather in January

January, like December, is another chilly winter month in Victoria, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average high of 6.6°C (43.9°F) and an average low of 3.5°C (38.3°F).

Temperature

In January, the average high-temperature is essentially the same as in December - a still frosty 6.6°C (43.9°F). The average low-temperature, in Victoria, is 3.5°C (38.3°F).

Humidity

The most humid month in Victoria, Canada, is January, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Victoria, Canada, is January, when the rain falls for 8.5 days and typically aggregates up to 37mm (1.46") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Victoria. In Victoria, during 1.2 snowfall days, 27mm (1.06") of snow is typically accumulated. In Victoria, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.8 days and aggregates up to 93mm (3.66") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Victoria, the average seawater temperature in January is 7.4°C (45.3°F).
Note: Swimming in 7.4°C (45.3°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 8h and 52min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:10 pm PST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interpret into the following advice:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in January in Victoria?

In January, in Victoria, the average high-temperature is 6.6°C (43.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 3.5°C (38.3°F).

What is the most humid month in Victoria?

January is the most humid month in Victoria, Canada, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in January in Victoria?

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

What is the rainiest month in Victoria?

The month with the most rainfall in Victoria is January, when the rain falls for 8.5 days and typically aggregates up to 37mm (1.46") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Victoria in January?

In January, in Victoria, Canada, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout January, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Victoria in January?

In Victoria, Canada, in January, during 1.2 snowfall days, 27mm (1.06") of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the sea water temperature in January in Victoria?

In January, the average sea temperature is 7.4°C (45.3°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.

How many hours of daylight does Victoria have in January?

In Victoria, the average day length in January is 8h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Victoria?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, in Victoria, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:10 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Victoria?

January and December, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Victoria?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Victoria?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January in Victoria?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in January
Victoria, Canada

Average temperature in January - Victoria, Canada
  • Average high temperature in January: 6.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (20.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (6.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 3.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.3°C).

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Average pressure in January
Victoria, Canada

Average pressure in January - Victoria, Canada
  • Average pressure in January: 1017.8mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and July (1017.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1015.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Victoria, Canada

Average wind speed in January - Victoria, Canada
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Victoria, Canada

Average humidity in January - Victoria, Canada
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

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Average rainfall in January
Victoria, Canada

Average rainfall in January - Victoria, Canada
  • Average rainfall in January: 37mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (37mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (3mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Victoria, Canada

Average rainfall days in January - Victoria, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (8.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Victoria, Canada

Average snowfall in January - Victoria, Canada
  • Average snowfall in January: 27mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (53mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average sea temperature in January
Victoria, Canada

Average sea temperature in January - Victoria, Canada
  • Average sea temperature in January: 7.4°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (11.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (7.3°C).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Victoria, Canada
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 52min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 2min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 23min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Victoria, Canada

Average sunshine days in January - Victoria, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (17.4 days).

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Average UV index in January
Victoria, Canada

Average UV index in January - Victoria, Canada
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Victoria, Canada

Average cloud cover in January - Victoria, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in January
Victoria, Canada

Average visibility in January - Victoria, Canada
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and November (9km).

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