What’s the climate like in Prince Edward Island?
The current climate of Prince Edward Island features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 25°C during the day to lows of -2°C. The average yearly temperature is around 11°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 Prince Edward Island in recent years was 32°C in June 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -17°C in February 2015.
On average, Prince Edward Island gets 2190 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 308 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK 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 Prince Edward Island?
The best time to visit Prince Edward Island for pleasant to warm weather is June through September. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Prince Edward Island.
Climate Table of Prince Edward Island
The climate table of Prince Edward Island 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) | -1 | -2 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 2 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -9 | -10 | -5 | -1 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 1 | -4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 146 | 351 | 332 | 98 | 65 | 179 | 113 | 97 | 107 | 178 | 136 | 388 |
| Snow (cm) | 58 | 97 | 61 | 19 | 1,7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,5 | 12 | 60 |
| UV Index | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 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: 11°C
- Highest temperature: 25°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -2°C in February
- Precipitation*: 2190 mm per year, averaging 183 mm per month
- Snowfall: 308 cm per year
- Driest months: 65 mm in May, 97 mm in August and 98 mm in April
- Wettest months: 388 mm in December, 351 mm in February and 332 mm in March
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Prince Edward Island
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Prince Edward Island, 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 Prince Edward Island
This graph shows how much precipitation Prince Edward Island, 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 Prince Edward Island
This graph shows how much snow Prince Edward Island, 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 Prince Edward Island
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Prince Edward Island, Canada. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Prince Edward Island
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Prince Edward Island, 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 Prince Edward Island
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Prince Edward Island, 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 Prince Edward Island
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Prince Edward Island, 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 Prince Edward Island by Month
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