Moncton Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Moncton can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and very cold during the cooler months.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Moncton can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -2°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -13°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Moncton is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1154 mm. Year-round, Moncton has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 115 mm, and the driest month, August, with 80 mm, is minimal.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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Moncton. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.5 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.2 hours of sunlight per day. 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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4 m/s
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Moncton in Canada
During the months of June, July, 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:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 115 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 80 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 256 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.
