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Charlottetown weather in January (Prince Edward Island, Canada)

What kind of weather does January bring to Charlottetown? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

During January, Charlottetown usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -2°C, cooling off to about -10°C at night. Expect freezing temperatures this month, so ensure you have plenty of warm clothing. It's important to be prepared.

Precipitation

Charlottetown in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of snow are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 109 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Charlottetown. June, July and August typically offer 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 Charlottetown climate page with graphs.

 

Charlottetown, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 96 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 109 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 38%  

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.

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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 Charlottetown 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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