CanadaThe weather in January in Tofino
It's cold in January in Tofino with an average temperature of 9°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 7°C to a high of 10°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -2°C and 4°C.
Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Tofino. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Tofino, Canada. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 15°C in 2018, Tofino reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -2°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -22°C to a highest value of 10°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Tofino is 10°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 317 mm of precipitation, spread over 26 days. Of the total precipitation, about 10,0 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in January for Tofino
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Tofino. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Tofino | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 9°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 10°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | -2°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 317 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 26 days | 12 days |
| Total snowfall | 10,0 cm | 16 cm |
| Snowy days | 5 days | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Tofino with cold temps, averaging around 9°C during the day and nights around 1°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 10°C, with nights around 2°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Tofino is around 9°C, while nighttime temps are about 2°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Tofino, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Tofino
Temperature in January in Tofino over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Tofino, Canada. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Tofino
Total precipitation in January in Tofino over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in Tofino
Snowfall in January in Tofino per year
Daily UV index in January in Tofino
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Tofino, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Tofino by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Tofino. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.