Climate of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Point-value climate at Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island, Canada). Population approximately 42,402.
Located in Prince Edward Island, Canada, Charlottetown has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 42,402. Monthly average temperatures range from -7.5°C / 18.5°F in February to 18.7°C / 65.7°F in August, with rainfall varying from 83 mm / 3.3 in (July) to 122 mm / 4.8 in (December) — about 1156 mm / 45.5 in across the year. Charlottetown is the capital of Prince Edward Island. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Charlottetown's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7.3°C18.9°F | 102 mm4″ | Snowy |
| February | -7.5°C18.5°F | 84 mm3.3″ | Snowy |
| March | -3.1°C26.4°F | 94 mm3.7″ | Snowy |
| April | 2.7°C36.9°F | 87 mm3.4″ | — |
| May | 8.7°C47.7°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
| June | 14.2°C57.6°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| July | 18.5°C65.3°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| August | 18.7°C65.7°F | 84 mm3.3″ | — |
| September | 14.3°C57.7°F | 98 mm3.9″ | — |
| October | 8.8°C47.8°F | 107 mm4.2″ | — |
| November | 3.5°C38.3°F | 109 mm4.3″ | — |
| December | -3.2°C26.2°F | 122 mm4.8″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Charlottetown?
Charlottetown does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Charlottetown's warmest month is August at an average of 18.7°C / 65.7°F, and its driest month is July with about 83 mm / 3.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Charlottetown?
Charlottetown, in Prince Edward Island, Canada, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -7.5°C / 18.5°F in February to 18.7°C / 65.7°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1156 mm / 45.5 in, with the wettest month being December (122 mm / 4.8 in) and the driest July (83 mm / 3.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Charlottetown in August?
The average temperature in Charlottetown in August is 18.7°C / 65.7°F, with rainfall of about 84 mm / 3.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Charlottetown?
The driest month in Charlottetown is July, with about 83 mm / 3.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 18.5°C / 65.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Charlottetown?
The wettest month in Charlottetown is December, with approximately 122 mm / 4.8 in of average monthly rainfall.