Prince Edward Island weather in January

Planning a getaway to Prince Edward Island this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Prince Edward Island in January?

Prince Edward Island is a region in Canada. January in Prince Edward Island generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of January is in the winter season.

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -2°C and nighttime temperatures around -10°C in Charlottetown. In numerous regions in Canada, January is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Charlottetown with an average of 96 mm to high snowfall in Murray Harbour with 112 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 109 hours of sunlight expected in Charlottetown. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

For a closer look at January's conditions in Prince Edward Island, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Prince Edward Island's yearly weather, check out our Prince Edward Island climate page.

Where to go in Prince Edward Island in January

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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).

Popular destinations in Prince Edward Island

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Prince Edward Island?

Average weather in Charlottetown

In January Charlottetown generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Charlottetown

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snowfall Snowfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

2°C 

-5°C 

77 hours 

118 mm 

18 days 

poor 

January January

-2°C 

-10°C 

109 hours 

96 mm 

16 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

-2°C 

-10°C 

110 hours 

94 mm 

13 days 

poor 

Climate in Charlottetown

Average weather in Cavendish

In January Cavendish generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Cavendish

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snowfall Snowfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

2°C 

-3°C 

77 hours 

128 mm 

17 days 

poor 

January January

-2°C 

-9°C 

109 hours 

104 mm 

15 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

-2°C 

-10°C 

110 hours 

99 mm 

12 days 

poor 

Climate in Cavendish

Average weather in Summerside

In January Summerside generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Summerside

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snowfall Snowfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

2°C 

-5°C 

77 hours 

120 mm 

16 days 

poor 

January January

-2°C 

-10°C 

109 hours 

99 mm 

15 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

-2°C 

-11°C 

110 hours 

94 mm 

12 days 

poor 

Climate in Summerside

Average weather in Brackley Beach

In January Brackley Beach generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Brackley Beach

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snowfall Snowfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

2°C 

-4°C 

77 hours 

125 mm 

18 days 

poor 

January January

-1°C 

-9°C 

109 hours 

102 mm 

15 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

-2°C 

-10°C 

110 hours 

97 mm 

13 days 

poor 

Climate in Brackley Beach

Average weather in North Rustico

In January North Rustico generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

North Rustico

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snowfall Snowfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

2°C 

-3°C 

77 hours 

127 mm 

18 days 

poor 

January January

-1°C 

-9°C 

109 hours 

104 mm 

15 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

-2°C 

-10°C 

110 hours 

99 mm 

13 days 

poor 

Climate in North Rustico

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Is January the best time to visit Prince Edward Island?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Charlottetown, January may not be the ideal time to visit Prince Edward Island.

On average, the best time to visit Prince Edward Island is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Charlottetown. The weather in January, February, March, April, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.