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

Pickering, Ontario, Canada, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 25°C (77°F) in July, while winters cool to 0°C (32°F) in February.

Rain/snowfall is high, totalling around 1003 mm (39 in) per year. April is the wettest month and February the driest. Sunshine peaks in July, when the city sees around 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Monthly Temperature in Pickering

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Pickering. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 0°C (32°F) during cooler months like February.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 18°C (64°F) in July to around -8°C (18°F) during February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Pickering

Pickering has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1003 mm (39 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Year-round, Pickering has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, April, with 96 mm (3.8 in), and the driest month, February, with 68 mm (2.7 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Pickering 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 Pickering

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Pickering. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.6 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Toronto, Canada (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Toronto, Canada (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Daily percentage of sunshine

Data from: Toronto, Canada (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Humidity in Pickering by Month

The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 87%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 76%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

Data from: Toronto, Canada (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Pickering (ON) 3-Day Forecast

10-Day Forecast

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Best Time to Visit Pickering

During the months of June, July, August and September, Pickering enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 21°C (70°F) to 25°C (78°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.

Rainfall during this time ranges from 77 mm (3 in) in August to 89 mm (3.5 in) in June. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers.

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