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Guildford Weather in January

Guildford in January

The short of it: Guildford in January averages a high of 7 °C (44 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 286 mm (11.3 in) of rain and about 8 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 7° · low 1° · rain 286 mm · daylight 8 h 38 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

January in Guildford brings afternoons near 7° and nights around 1°, with about 286 mm of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about 7°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 286 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 38 min in mid-January, 25 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates January 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Guildford runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Fraser Heights, 2 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

January in Guildford, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus December
about the same, 63 mm more rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Jan
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 38 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Fraser HeightsBritish Columbia2 km NE7°1°284 mm
FleetwoodBritish Columbia3 km S7°1°286 mm
Surrey City CentreBritish Columbia3 km WSW7°1°277 mm
WhalleyBritish Columbia5 km WSW7°1°277 mm
NewtonBritish Columbia7 km SSW7°1°253 mm
New WestminsterBritish Columbia8 km WNW7°2°264 mm
Port CoquitlamBritish Columbia9 km NNE6°1°334 mm
CaribooBritish Columbia9 km NW6°2°337 mm
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The Almanac · Guildford Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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January
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Much like December: highs about 7°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 286 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Guildford by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°1°286 mm12 km/h8 h 38 min✦
February9°2°137 mm11 km/h10 h 4 min✦
March11°3°175 mm12 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April14°6°142 mm11 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦
May19°9°99 mm10 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦
June21°12°84 mm10 km/h16 h 12 min✦✦✦
July24°14°45 mm10 km/h15 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°14°62 mm9 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
September21°11°80 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October15°7°192 mm9 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦
November10°4°302 mm11 km/h9 h 2 min✦
December7°1°223 mm12 km/h8 h 13 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Guildford in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Guildford in January?

Days average 7 °C (44 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 286 mm (11.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about 7°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 286 mm, the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Guildford?

The Almanac gives January 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Guildford in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 38 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 13 min in December to 16 h 12 min in June.

Does it snow in Guildford in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Guildford in January?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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