January 5 sees frequent showers in Vancouver. Historical data shows a 67% chance of rain, so pack accordingly. Temperatures average 6°C. You'll find plenty of company in Vancouver this month as tourism activity remains quite robust.
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Essential Travel Info for Vancouver
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Very High Safety
GPI: 1.389
Vancouver Weather Forecast for January 5
"Rainy & Overcast. Expect average highs of 5.9°C. 67% chance of snow."
What to Wear in Vancouver in January
Based on historical data for January 5, Vancouver typically experiences temperatures between 1.6°C and 5.9°C. We recommend packing heavy coat, scarf, gloves along with other layers to stay comfortable. With a 67% chance of rain, keeping a raincoat or umbrella handy is a smart move.
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Weekly breakdown & essential items for Vancouver
Smart Suitcase
- Heavy Coat
- Scarf
- Gloves
- Umbrella
Average High
5.9°C
Daytime Peak
Average Low
1.6°C
Nighttime Low
Feels Like
3°C
❄️ Slightly colder
Snow Chance
67%
Avg 8.3mm if it snows
Snowfall
0.8 cm
~67% chance
Pressure
1015.6 hPa
High volatility
Vancouver Weather Conditions & UV Index
Weather Confidence
30-year variance analysis
Based on 10 years of data
🎯 This date historically delivers consistent weather 86% of the time. Safe to plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Sun Exposure
UV Index & Safety Guide
Protection Needed
SPF 15 for extended outdoor time
Type I-II
🔴 400 min to burn
Type III-IV
🟡 600 min to burn
Type V-VI
🟢 1000 min to burn
UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.
Outdoor Comfort
How pleasant is it outside?
Dew Point
3.9°C
Dry air
Heat Stress
Low
No heat warning
😕 Best outdoor time:
Midday (11 AM - 3 PM) when warmest
Marine Conditions
Marine Life
No special warnings. Enjoy the swim!
Swim Index
❄️ Cold Water Hazard
Travel & Logistics Insights
Local Calendar
Business Day
Standard hours in Canada
Flight Traffic
Busy
66/100 pressure index
Health Advisory
Required
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Landing Slots
~287
Daily arrival options (inc. codeshare)
Sunrise, Sunset & Wind in Vancouver
Daylight & Sun
Solar Elevation Cycle
🌅 Sunrise
08:08
☀️ Noon
12:19
🌇 Sunset
16:29
⏱️ Daylight
8h 21m
Wind Speed
14.1 km/h
Gentle breeze
Sunshine
2.6 hrs
Direct Sun (Cloud-free)
Humidity
87%
Humid / Damp
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Travel Health & Safety in Vancouver
Travel Comfort Index
Real-time tourism conditions
Weather Quality
🌧️ Variable
Tourist Crowds
🟢 Moderate
Price Level
💰💰 Moderate
Health & Wellbeing
Meteo-Health Forecast
Rapid pressure changes detected. High risk for meteosensitive people.
Weather unlikely to affect joint pain.
Fish are active due to pressure changes.
Air quality is excellent. Perfect for outdoor activities.
Regional Safety Profile
Seismic Activity
Rare minor tremors. Buildings are earthquake-resistant.
"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA satellite data, Vancouver on January 5 averages 5.9°C with a 67% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 18/100."
— Source: 30YearWeather.com|Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)|View Methodology
Vancouver Weather History (2010–2024)
Temperature History
Hall of Fame
Records from last 10 years
Better Alternatives Nearby
Consider these dates within ±7 days
January 12
5.7°C • 49% rain
Score
32
January 11
5.8°C • 55% rain
Score
28
January 2
5.4°C • 54% rain
Score
27
💡 Moving your event by a few days could significantly improve weather conditions
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📍 Is Vancouver Worth Visiting on January 5?
Planning a trip to Vancouver on January 5? Our historical weather analysis based on 30 years of NASA satellite data shows that this time of year offers a bracing seasonal atmosphere averaging 5.9°C with a 67% historical precipitation risk.
✈️ Travel Logistics: Approximately 287 landing slots available daily during this period, indicating manageable crowd levels.
💉 Health Advisory: 6 vaccinations are recommended for Canada, including COVID-19.
🌊 Coastal Conditions: Water temperature averages 7.2°C (polar plunge). Wave conditions are generally fun waves with heights around 0.55m.
📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest January 5 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 10.2°C in 2019, while the coldest dropped to -4.8°C in 2017.