Pictou weather in January (Nova Scotia, Canada)

What weather conditions can you expect in Pictou this January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During January, Pictou usually has very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is part of winter. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to -1°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -10°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Pictou in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 15 days of snow.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 109 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Pictou. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pictou, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 109 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 38% *  

Data from: Charlottetown, Canada (69 KM, 43 Miles).

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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 Pictou 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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