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Pictou weather in January (Nova Scotia, Canada)

Looking to travel to Pictou in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Pictou typically experiences very low temperatures and high snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -1°C, while night temperatures can drop to -10°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Pictou in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 15 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 109 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 106 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 109 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 38% *  
* Data from: Charlottetown, Canada (69 KM, 43 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in January

Find out more about the weather in Canada in January and which places have the best weather 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 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 in January.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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