January could be a good time to visit Charlotte, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +52°F, and there are typically 7 sunny days in January. However, expect about 9 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 72 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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January is usually the coldest month of the year in Charlotte;
Average weather
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+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
-4°F
Min.
+77°F
Max.
72 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Charlotte has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Charlotte in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Charlotte for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in January is +57°F with a maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +25°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +59°F to +59°F.
Is Charlotte warm or cold in January?
Charlotte is typically chill in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +54°F to +52°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +37°F to +34°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
January is the coldest month in Charlotte, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Charlotte in January
Charlotte weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+54°F
+52°F
+55°F
Min. temperature
+3°F
-4°F
+9°F
Max. temperature
+79°F
+77°F
+82°F
Rainfall
76 mm
72 mm
67 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
72%
69%
67%
Air pressure
1020 HPa
1019 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
8
7
6
Cloudy days
12
11
11
Rainy days
10
9
9
Snowy days
2
3
2
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +54°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +52°F.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 76 mm to 72 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 69%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in December to 7 in January.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Charlotte in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Charlotte is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Charlotte based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 151 mm, with a 39% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 45 mm, which is moderate rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Charlotte wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 98 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 31% chance of precipitation and 67 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during January in Charlotte based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in January is about 0 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.
January is one of the snowiest months in Charlotte.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Charlotte?
This is the weather in Charlotte in January 2023:
1 January
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+58°F
2 January
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+67°F
3 January
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+71°F
4 January
🌧️
+66°F
5 January
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+65°F
6 January
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+57°F
7 January
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+55°F
8 January
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+50°F
9 January
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+56°F
10 January
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+57°F
11 January
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+61°F
12 January
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+69°F
13 January
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+60°F
14 January
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+46°F
15 January
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+55°F
16 January
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+57°F
17 January
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+52°F
18 January
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+62°F
19 January
🌫️
+67°F
20 January
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+64°F
21 January
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+52°F
22 January
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+43°F
23 January
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+51°F
24 January
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+54°F
25 January
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+60°F
26 January
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+51°F
27 January
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+48°F
28 January
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+59°F
29 January
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+55°F
30 January
🌫️
+66°F
31 January
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+59°F
In January 2023 Charlotte had 10 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +43°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 31%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Charlotte climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Charlotte in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+68°F) and the highest in 2017 (+74°F). The driest year was 2004 with only 700 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1850 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Charlotte in January:
Is January a good time to visit Charlotte?
It’s always a good time to visit Charlotte, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Charlotte in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Charlotte rainy in January?
Charlotte is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Charlotte in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Charlotte in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Charlotte, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.