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Weather in West Coast for January 2027

Your guide to West Coast weather in January - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 4 snowy days, West Coast usually enjoys a light touch of snow in January.

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Average dry days
16
Dry days
Average rainy days
11
Rainy days
Average snowy days
4
Snow days
Average temperatures
8°/2°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
12 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
84 %
Avg humidity

West Coast Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Light rain
8°
2
Light rain
9°
3
Moderate or heavy snow showers
6°
4
Cloudy
8°
5
Sunny
8°
6
Sunny
10°
7
Patchy rain possible
11°
8
Light rain
9°
9
Light rain
10°
10
Moderate rain
9°
11
Heavy rain
9°
12
Sunny
8°
13
Cloudy
9°
14
Cloudy
9°
15
Light snow
7°
16
Light snow
8°
17
Patchy rain possible
8°
18
Patchy rain possible
9°
19
Patchy rain possible
10°
20
Overcast
12°
21
Light rain
12°
22
Patchy rain possible
10°
23
Heavy rain at times
7°
24
Patchy rain possible
6°
25
Moderate rain
6°
26
Moderate rain
7°
27
Light freezing rain
7°
28
Cloudy
7°
29
Moderate rain
8°
30
Overcast
9°
31
Patchy rain possible
10°

What’s the Weather Like in West Coast This January?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across West Coast’s cities this January.
Patchy rain possibleFranz Josef8 °C / 2 °CPatchy rain possibleHaast18 °C / 11 °CPatchy rain possibleGreymouth19 °C / 12 °CMore Locations

Temperatures trend during January in West Coast

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

January weather in West Coast day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 8° /1° 8.3 mm 0.5 cm
2 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 9° /3° 6.2 mm 0 cm
3 Jan. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 6° /3° 19.1 mm 5.5 cm
4 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 8° /3° 0.6 mm 0 cm
5 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 8° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
6 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 10° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
7 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /3° 1.2 mm 0 cm
8 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 9° /4° 7.5 mm 0 cm
9 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 10° /4° 7.6 mm 0 cm
10 Jan. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 9° /5° 14.8 mm 0 cm
11 Jan. Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 9° /4° 72 mm 0 cm
12 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 8° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
13 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 9° /1° 0.1 mm 0 cm
14 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 9° /2° 0.3 mm 0.1 cm
15 Jan. Light snow
Light snow
 7° /3° 22.9 mm 2.3 cm
16 Jan. Light snow
Light snow
 8° /2° 3.5 mm 1.6 cm
17 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /2° 1 mm 0.4 cm
18 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /2° 1.1 mm 0 cm
19 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /4° 1.4 mm 0 cm
20 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 12° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
21 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 12° /6° 9.4 mm 0 cm
22 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /5° 1.6 mm 0 cm
23 Jan. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 7° /1° 5.3 mm 1.7 cm
24 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 6° /1° 1.3 mm 0.9 cm
25 Jan. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 6° /1° 11.3 mm 0.6 cm
26 Jan. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 7° /4° 13.9 mm 0 cm
27 Jan. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 7° /1° 2.8 mm 0 cm
28 Jan. Cloudy
Cloudy
 7° /2° 0.3 mm 0 cm
29 Jan. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 8° /2° 11.6 mm 0 cm
30 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 9° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
31 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for West Coast in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the West Coast forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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West Coast in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in West Coast during January?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 8° and colder nights, dipping below 2°.

How much rainfall should be expected in West Coast during January?
Significant rainfall exceeding 225.2 mm is expected in West Coast during January, occurring over more than 11 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in West Coast in January 2027?
West Coast experiences an average snowfall of 11.3 cm during January, occurring over 4 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in West Coast during January?
The average wind speed in West Coast during January is 12 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

West Coast snow forecast January 2027

Track daily snowfall levels and discover West Coast’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, West Coast sees 4 snowy days during January, with approximately 11.3 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in West Coast

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for West Coasts January weather 💧
Typically, West Coast has 11 rainy days in January with a total of 225.2 mm of rainfall.
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