Prince Rupert Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum 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, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 0°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Prince Rupert Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 7°C in January to 14°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 87%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 74%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 2 m/s and 4 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in July and August and highest during January, February, March, April, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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4 m/s
10 m/s
6 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Prince Rupert in Canada
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.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
