SeasonMapCharlottetown weather in January
Canada
January in Charlottetown: freezing, rainy, with clean air — not the time — well below freezing.
#12 of 12 months in Charlottetown · #1314 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 31/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Charlottetown climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -1°C / 31°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -10°C / 15°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -6°C / 21°F | |
| Sea temperature | -1°C / 30°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 112 mm / 4.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -8°C / 18°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.1 h | |
| Wind | 31 km/h / 19 mph | |
| Snowfall | 79.6 cm / 31.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Charlottetown in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyWinter / Christmas break in Canada, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Charlottetown's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherCharlottetown's weather peaks June–August.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Charlottetown in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Winter quiet
15 Nov – 15 AprOff-season shutdownClosuresThe tour boats, the festival stages and a good share of the waterfront restaurants shut once the ships stop coming, and the island goes back to its own company. Rooms are cheap and the Confederation Centre still programmes.
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Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 80 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
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Charlottetown in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Charlottetown?
- January in Charlottetown: freezing, rainy, with clean air — not the time — well below freezing. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Charlottetown on SeasonMap's comfort score (31/100).
- What is the weather like in Charlottetown in January?
- In January, Charlottetown averages a daily high of -0.7°C and a low of -9.6°C, with about 112 mm of rain over roughly 13.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Charlottetown in January?
- Charlottetown has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in January.
- Does it snow in Charlottetown in January?
- Charlottetown sees roughly 79.6 cm of snowfall in January.