Charlotte weather in January
January in Charlotte: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Charlotte · #355 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 65/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Charlotte climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 11°C / 52°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Rainfall | 116 mm / 4.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.6 cm / 0.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Charlotte in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Charlotte?
- January in Charlotte: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Charlotte on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
- What is the weather like in Charlotte in January?
- In January, Charlotte averages a daily high of 11.3°C and a low of 2.3°C, with about 115.6 mm of rain over roughly 11.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Charlotte in January?
- Charlotte has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in January.
- Does it snow in Charlotte in January?
- Charlotte sees roughly 1.6 cm of snowfall in January.