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Georgetown Weather in January

Georgetown in January

The short of it: Georgetown in January averages a high of -2 °C (29 °F) and a low of -10 °C (14 °F), with 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 9 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -10° · rain 98 mm · daylight 9 h 0 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Georgetown an average January high of -2°, a low of -10° and some 98 mm of rain. Highs fall 4° against December, to near -2°; nights run about -10°. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 0 min in mid-January, 22 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates January 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Georgetown runs warmer than most and drier than most in January. Three Rivers, 3 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

January in Georgetown, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus December
4° colder, 33 mm less rain
Versus February
1° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 0 min
Average wind
23 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Three RiversPrince Edward Island3 km W-2°-10°99 mm
MontaguePrince Edward Island9 km WSW-2°-10°101 mm
SourisPrince Edward Island29 km NE-2°-9°108 mm
StratfordPrince Edward Island42 km W-2°-11°102 mm
Eastern KingsPrince Edward Island43 km NE-2°-9°110 mm
SouthportPrince Edward Island44 km W-2°-11°102 mm
East RoyaltyPrince Edward Island45 km WNW-2°-11°103 mm
Hillsborough ParkPrince Edward Island45 km WNW-2°-11°103 mm

The Almanac · Georgetown Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
January
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Highs fall 4° against December, to near -2°; nights run about -10°. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Georgetown by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-10°98 mm23 km/h9 h 0 min✦
February-3°-11°88 mm22 km/h10 h 16 min✦
March1°-7°84 mm21 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April6°-1°85 mm20 km/h13 h 30 min✦
May13°4°84 mm18 km/h14 h 57 min✦✦
June19°9°102 mm17 km/h15 h 45 min✦✦✦
July23°14°82 mm16 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦✦
August23°15°84 mm16 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦
September19°11°115 mm18 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October13°6°127 mm21 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦
November8°1°137 mm22 km/h9 h 21 min✦
December2°-4°131 mm24 km/h8 h 38 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Georgetown in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Georgetown in January?

Days average -2 °C (29 °F) and nights -10 °C (14 °F), with about 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 4° against December, to near -2°; nights run about -10°. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Georgetown?

The Almanac gives January 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Georgetown in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 9 h 0 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 38 min in December to 15 h 45 min in June.

Does it snow in Georgetown in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Georgetown in January?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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