Charlottetown Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Charlottetown is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Charlottetown, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in July to a very cold -2°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -10°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Charlottetown experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1141 mm of precipitation annually. Precipitation levels in Charlottetown remain relatively steady throughout the year. December has the most snow/rain, with 118 mm over 18 days. In July, this drops slightly to 79 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.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
For those who appreciate different seasons, Charlottetown serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in November, offering only 2.1 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
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The best time of year to visit Charlottetown 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:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 118 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 79 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 254 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.
