Cardigan weather in January (Prince Edward Island, Canada)

How is January weather typically in Cardigan? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In January, Cardigan usually has very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is typically considered a winter month. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near -1°C, cooling down at night to around -9°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Cardigan in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 12 days will experience snowfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 109 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Cardigan. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cardigan climate page with graphs.

 

Cardigan, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 109 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 38% *  

Data from: Charlottetown, Canada (39 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in January

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Cardigan should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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