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Fredericton Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Fredericton experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to very cold weather. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Fredericton is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -3°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -14°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Fredericton has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1225 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Despite minor fluctuations, Fredericton enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 117 mm of precipitation, while in August, Fredericton receives about 89 mm.

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

Forecast for Fredericton

Wed   Jan 15
-4°C | -11°C
NW 5 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
-6°C | -13°C
NW 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
-4°C | -13°C
W 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Fredericton in Canada

During the months of June, August and September 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 Fredericton?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Fredericton?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Fredericton?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -3°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Fredericton?
    December tops the wettest month list with 117 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Fredericton?
    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.