Columbia Icefield, Canada in January

January-8°C average high

January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

January142mm average rain

January is one of Columbia Icefield's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsApril to May and July to October

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

January2 hours average sun

January is one of Columbia Icefield's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

January14 weather score

January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsApril to October

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.