What’s the climate like in Kingston?
The current climate of Kingston features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 25°C during the day to lows of -2°C. The average yearly temperature is around 13°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -11°C and in the warmer months around 16°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kingston in recent years was 34°C in August 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -21°C in January 2014.
On average, Kingston gets 1538 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 192 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Canada? Check out the weather and climate in places like Vancouver, Toronto, Niagara Falls, or have a look at other destinations in Canada.
Best time to visit Kingston?
The best time to visit Kingston for pleasant to warm weather is May through October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Kingston.
Climate Table of Kingston
The climate table of Kingston shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -2 | -1 | 3 | 11 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 15 | 8 | 3 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -10 | -10 | -5 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 0 | -4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 150 | 118 | 151 | 185 | 144 | 113 | 110 | 159 | 101 | 137 | 89 | 81 |
| Snow (cm) | 71 | 45 | 39 | 3,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,2 | 13 | 19 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 13°C
- Highest temperature: 25°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: -2°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1538 mm per year, averaging 128 mm per month
- Snowfall: 192 cm per year
- Driest months: 81 mm in December, 89 mm in November and 101 mm in September
- Wettest months: 185 mm in April, 159 mm in August and 151 mm in March
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Kingston
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kingston, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kingston
This graph shows how much precipitation Kingston, Canada, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Kingston
This graph shows how much snow Kingston, Canada, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Kingston
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kingston, Canada. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kingston
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kingston, Canada. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kingston
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kingston, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Kingston
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Kingston, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Kingston by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kingston. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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