Vancouver in January - Weather and Event Guide

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January Weather in Vancouver

Snowfall is rare in winter, but some Vancouver winters have seen a lot. but rain is the norm. November & December are Vancouver's rainiest months, but January continues to be very rainy.

• Average January temperature: 3ºC / 37ºF
• January average high: 5ºC / 41ºF
• January average low: -1ºC / 29ºF
  
  Be prepared for rain on any given day in Vancouver in January; but don't let the rain discourage you - there's plenty to do in Vancouver on a rainy day.

What to Pack for Vancouver in January:

• Warm, waterproof clothing; sweaters, hoodies, light jackets, heavier jacket
• Hat, scarf, mits or gloves
• Closed-toe shoes; boots
• Gloves, hat
• Umbrella

Vancouver in January Perks:

• Ski season at Whistler / Blackcomb is underway
• Despite November rain, there's plenty of things to do in Vancouver on a rainy day.

Vancouver in January Cons:

• Rain

Good to Know about Vancouver in January:

• January 1st is New Year's Day and a statutory holiday across Canada where pretty much everything is closed.

Vancouver in January Highlights:

• Tourism Vancouver's Dine Out Vancouver™ : Participating restaurants will offer special three course dinner menus to allow visitors to sample the best of local cuisine at an exceptional value.
• PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, January - February: Contemporary work that is visionary, genre-bending, and original. Info: 604.605.8284
• Chinese New Year Festival: A celebration of the Chinese New Year at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden.
• Chinese New Year parade, Held on the first Sunday of the Chinese Lunar New Year in Vancouver's Chinatown. Info: 604.732.5003