Kingston (ON) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Kingston, Ontario, Canada, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 26°C (79°F) in July, while winters cool to -1°C (30°F) in January.

With around 1131 mm (45 in) of annual rain/snowfall, Kingston has a notably wet climate. The wettest month is October. The sunniest month is July, with 9.3 hours of sunshine per day on average.

Monthly Temperature in Kingston

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Kingston. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -1°C (30°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 19°C (66°F) in July to -10°C (14°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Kingston

Kingston has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1131 mm (45 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Kingston enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In October, you can expect around 109 mm (4.3 in) of precipitation, while in February, Kingston receives about 72 mm (2.8 in). For more details, please visit our Kingston Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine Hours in Kingston

Kingston can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.5 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

Kingston (ON) 3-Day Forecast

10-Day Forecast

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Best Time to Visit Kingston

During the months of May, June, July, August and September, Kingston enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 18°C (64°F) to 26°C (80°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.

Rainfall during this time ranges from 85 mm (3.3 in) in May to 104 mm (4.1 in) in June. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers.

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