Cool
Average highs are around 4°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Prince Rupert, Canada in January
Weather score0Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 4°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 1.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 317mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
4°C
Rain
317mm
Sun
1.3h
Sea
7°C
Weather score
0
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 317mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 1.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 7°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Prince Rupert, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January4°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.
Rain
January317mm average rain
January sits near Prince Rupert's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsMay to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January1.3 hours average sun
January is one of Prince Rupert's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January7°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 13°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January0 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 monthsMay to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.