Climate of Prince Edward Island, Canada
Area-weighted average across Prince Edward Island. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Prince Edward Island, a subdivision of Canada, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -8.1°C / 17.4°F in February to 18.2°C / 64.8°F in July, with rainfall from 82 mm / 3.2 in to 117 mm / 4.6 in depending on the season (1150 mm / 45.3 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7.9°C17.8°F | 103 mm4.1″ | Snowy |
| February | -8.1°C17.4°F | 82 mm3.2″ | Snowy |
| March | -3.4°C25.9°F | 87 mm3.4″ | Snowy |
| April | 2.4°C36.3°F | 85 mm3.3″ | — |
| May | 8.7°C47.7°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| June | 14.2°C57.6°F | 89 mm3.5″ | — |
| July | 18.2°C64.8°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| August | 18.2°C64.8°F | 87 mm3.4″ | — |
| September | 13.8°C56.8°F | 102 mm4″ | — |
| October | 8.3°C46.9°F | 109 mm4.3″ | — |
| November | 3°C37.4°F | 113 mm4.4″ | — |
| December | -3.5°C25.7°F | 117 mm4.6″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Prince Edward Island?
Prince Edward Island, Canada does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 18.2°C / 64.8°F, and the driest is February at 82 mm / 3.2 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Prince Edward Island?
Prince Edward Island, Canada has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -8.1°C / 17.4°F in February to 18.2°C / 64.8°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 1150 mm / 45.3 in, with the wettest month being December (117 mm / 4.6 in) and the driest February (82 mm / 3.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Prince Edward Island?
The hottest month in Prince Edward Island is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 18.2°C / 64.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Prince Edward Island?
The coldest month in Prince Edward Island is February, with an area-wide average temperature of -8.1°C / 17.4°F.
When does it rain most in Prince Edward Island?
The wettest month in Prince Edward Island is December, averaging about 117 mm / 4.6 in of rainfall. The driest is February with about 82 mm / 3.2 in.