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Rustico Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Rustico is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to very cold in the cooler months. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Rustico, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in August to a very cold -2°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -10°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Rustico experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1220 mm of precipitation annually. Precipitation levels in Rustico remain relatively steady throughout the year. December has the most snow/rain, with 125 mm over 18 days. In July, this drops slightly to 80 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Rustico serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in November, offering only 2.1 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Charlottetown, Canada (24 KM, 14 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Charlottetown, Canada (24 KM, 14 Miles).

Forecast for Rustico

Mon   Dec 23
-6°C | -16°C
W 6 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
-2°C | -15°C
SE 6 m/s
9.4 mm
overcast and snow

overcast and snow

Wed   Dec 25
-1°C | -5°C
E 2 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

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