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New Glasgow Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in New Glasgow 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. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to New Glasgow can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -2°C during cooler months like February.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -10°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

New Glasgow is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1214 mm. Year-round, New Glasgow has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 125 mm, and the driest month, July, with 80 mm, is minimal.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in New Glasgow. 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 2.1 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Charlottetown, Canada (25 KM, 16 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Charlottetown, Canada (25 KM, 16 Miles).

Forecast for New Glasgow

Wed   Jan 15
-1°C | -6°C
N 8 m/s
3.2 mm
broken clouds and snow

broken clouds and snow

Thu   Jan 16
-4°C | -9°C
W 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
-6°C | -14°C
W 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit New Glasgow 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 New Glasgow?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in New Glasgow?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in New Glasgow?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in New Glasgow?
    December tops the wettest month list with 125 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in New Glasgow?
    July is the driest month with 80 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in New Glasgow?
    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.