Prince Rupert Climate by Month
The temperature in Prince Rupert can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be mild during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
Visitors to Prince Rupert can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 17°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 5°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 0°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Prince Rupert is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 3019 mm. Prince Rupert can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 386 mm of precipitation over 25 rainy days. In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 126 mm of rainfall, spread across 17 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Prince Rupert can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 5.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.1 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Prince Rupert ranges from 7°C in January to 14°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Prince Rupert.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Prince Rupert ranges from 2°C in July to 4°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Other facts from our historical weather data:August has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 386 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 126 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 175 hours of sunshine.
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