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Caraquet Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Caraquet experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from pleasant days to very cold weather. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Caraquet is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 22°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -4°C during cooler months like February.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -12°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Caraquet has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1211 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Year-round, Caraquet has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, October, with 122 mm, and the driest month, August, with 89 mm, is minimal.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Caraquet

Wed   Jan 15
-3°C | -7°C
N 7 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
-6°C | -8°C
W 4 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
-6°C | -12°C
W 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Caraquet in Canada

During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Caraquet?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Caraquet?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Caraquet?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Caraquet?
    October tops the wettest month list with 122 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Caraquet?
    August is the driest month with 89 mm of precipitation.

  • 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.