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Summerside Climate by Month

The climate in Summerside 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 also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

In Summerside, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -2°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around -11°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Summerside experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1179 mm of precipitation annually. Year-round, Summerside has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 120 mm, and the driest month, July, with 78 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 Summerside. 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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Charlottetown, Canada (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Charlottetown, Canada (53 KM, 33 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Summerside in Canada

During the months of 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:
  • When is winter in Summerside?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Summerside?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Summerside?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Summerside?
    December tops the wettest month list with 120 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Summerside?
    July is the driest month with 78 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Summerside?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 254 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Summerside

    Wed   Dec 11
    12°C | 0°C
    S 25 km/h
    4.3 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain

    Thu   Dec 12
    14°C | 0°C
    S 50 km/h
    2.9 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    0°C | -6°C
    W 29 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain