Weather in January in Prince Edward Island
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.
Temperatures
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.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
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.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Prince Edward Island?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Prince Edward Island, in Canada.
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.
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