The climate in Tofino during January can be summarized as cool and very wet.
January is in the winter in Tofino and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 6°C 42.8°F |
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Nightly temperature | 0.4°C 32.7°F |
Average temperature | 3.2°C 37.7°F |
Daily sunshine | 2.2 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 412 mm 16.2 ins |
Rainy days | 21 days |
Sea temperature | 8.1°C 46.6°F |
Humidity | 89% |
Windspeed | 17.2kph 11 mph |
On average January is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Tofino with around 412mm 16.2 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 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Tofino in January 2024.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | August | 19.5°C 67.1°F |
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Driest month: | July | 77mm 3ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 8.1hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 5.9°C 42.6°F |
Wettest month: | November | 438mm 17.2ins |