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Prince George Climate by Month

Prince George experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to very cold weather. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Prince George is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -3°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -11°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Prince George receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 674 mm annually. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. October brings wetter days averaging 81 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 rainy days. In contrast, February experiences a drier climate, with about 40 mm of snowfall spread across 12 snowy days.

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 Prince George. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Prince George in Canada

During the months of June, 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 Prince George?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, November and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Prince George?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Prince George?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -3°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Prince George?
    October tops the wettest month list with 81 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Prince George?
    February is the driest month with 40 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Prince George?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 288 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Prince George

    Fri   Nov 22
    -7°C | -14°C
    N 18 km/h
    4.5 mm
    broken clouds and  chance of rain

    broken clouds and chance of rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    -9°C | -14°C
    N 22 km/h
    13 mm
    overcast and snow

    overcast and snow

    Sun   Nov 24
    -12°C | -20°C
    N 11 km/h
    3.5 mm
    overcast and slight snow

    overcast and slight snow