Prince Rupert Weather in January
What's the weather like in Prince Rupert (British Columbia) in January 2024?
The climate in Prince Rupert during January can be summarized as cool and very wet.
January is in the winter in Prince Rupert and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 3.6°C 38.5°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | -1.8°C 28.8°F |
| Average temperature | 0.9°C 33.6°F |
| Daily sunshine | 1.6 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 317 mm 12.5 ins |
| Rainy days | 21 days |
| Sea temperature | 6.8°C 44.2°F |
| Humidity | 83% |
| Windspeed | 16.2kph 10 mph |
On average January is the 4th wettest month of the year in Prince Rupert with around 317mm 12.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.
January temperatures in Prince Rupert
January rainfall
January hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Prince Rupert in January 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Prince Rupert weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 15.9°C 60.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 116mm 4.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 6.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 3.5°C 38.3°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 438mm 17.2ins |
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