Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Charlevoix in January
This is the coldest month in Charlevoix: highs average 16°F (-9°C) and lows 2°F (-17°C), with about 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 46/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 16°F (-9°C)
- Avg low
- 2°F (-17°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.3 in (59 mm)
- Humidity
- 97%
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 39 min
- Comfort score
- 46/100 · Fair
What January feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 16°F (-9°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 2°F (-17°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Only about 8 h 39 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around January
January sits mid-table; the best months are June – September.
- Comfort improves from 40/100 in December to 46/100.
- Our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route recommends Jun – Oct, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 2°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Charlevoix in January
With highs near 16°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Le Saint-Pub
Brewpub of Microbrasserie Charlevoix serving hearty dishes with house Dominus Vobiscum beers.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 16°F.
Le Massif de Charlevoix
Ski hill dropping straight toward the St. Lawrence, with summer hiking and the river views year-round.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best winter.
Baie-Saint-Paul
Artist village with galleries and cafés along Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 16°F.
Laiterie Charlevoix
Family cheese dairy making Le 1608 and other local cheeses, with a tasting shop.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu
Clifftop château hotel above the river with a lounge, golf and the Casino de Charlevoix next door.
Nearby in January
- Québec City in January~65 mi · highs 19°F, 2.6 in rain or snow · 1°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Montréal in January~208 mi · highs 21°F, 2.8 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Mont-Tremblant in January~220 mi · highs 18°F, 3.3 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Maine in January~225 mi · highs 26°F, 2.8 in rain or snow · 5°C (10°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~483 m to Charlevoix's ~319 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Charlevoix in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Charlevoix?
It's middling, scoring 46/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 81. Expect highs of 16°F (-9°C) and 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain or snow. Our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route recommends Jun – Oct, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Charlevoix in January?
Average highs are 16°F (-9°C) and average lows 2°F (-17°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Charlevoix in January?
Not much: about 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain or snow falls across January on average, the driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 43.4 in (1102 mm).
What should I pack for Charlevoix in January?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 2°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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Planning Charlevoix in January?
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