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Cornwall weather in January (Prince Edward Island, Canada)

How does the January weather in Cornwall compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Cornwall generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Experience the winter season in January. Daytime temperatures generally peak at -2°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -10°C. This month is marked by cold temperatures, so wearing layers is key to staying warm. Don't be caught off-guard by the cold.

Precipitation

Cornwall in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 16 days.

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 Cornwall. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Cornwall, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 96 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 109 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 38% *  
* Data from: Charlottetown, Canada (6 KM, 4 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.

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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 Cornwall 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cornwall.

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