Prince Edward Island Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Prince Edward Island, Canada in October.

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Charlottetown Cavendish Summerside Brackley Beach

Planning a journey to Prince Edward Island, Canada this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Prince Edward Island in October

Prince Edward Island, Canada is a region in Canada. October in Prince Edward Island generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Charlottetown.

For specific regional insights in Prince Edward Island, Canada, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Charlottetown with an average of 106 mm (4.2 in) to high rainfall in Murray Harbour with 139 mm (5.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Charlottetown gets approximately 125 hours of sunlight in October, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Prince Edward Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Prince Edward Island - and find the best time to visit. (based on Charlottetown)

January-2°C (28°F) February-2°C (28°F) March2°C (36°F) April8°C (46°F) May15°C (59°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September20°C (68°F) October14°C (57°F) November8°C (46°F) December2°C (36°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Prince Edward Island in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Prince Edward Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Prince Edward Island

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Prince Edward Island, Canada?

Temperature range in Prince Edward Island (October)

Precipitation variation in Prince Edward Island (October)

Charlottetown

In October Charlottetown generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
7°C (45°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
125 hours
64 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
very good
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Charlottetown →

Cavendish

In October Cavendish generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
125 hours
64 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Cavendish →

Summerside

In October Summerside generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
14°C (57°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
125 hours
64 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
very good
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Summerside →

Brackley Beach

In October Brackley Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
125 hours
64 hours
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Brackley Beach →

North Rustico

In October North Rustico generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
125 hours
64 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in North Rustico →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Prince Edward Island in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Charlottetown 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Cavendish 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Summerside 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Brackley Beach 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
North Rustico 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Stanhope 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)

Prince Edward Island weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Prince Edward Island, Canada in October?

In October, Prince Edward Island, Canada generally has mixed weather conditions. Charlottetown sees daytime temperatures near 14°C (57°F), with nights cooling to roughly 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in Prince Edward Island, Canada in October?

Average temperatures in Prince Edward Island, Canada during October range from a nighttime low near 7°C (45°F) to a daytime high around 14°C (57°F) in Charlottetown.

Does Prince Edward Island, Canada get a lot of rain in October?

Prince Edward Island, Canada sees substantial rainfall in October. Charlottetown typically averages about 106 mm (4.2 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Prince Edward Island, Canada?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Prince Edward Island, Canada due to the typically mixed weather in Charlottetown.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly excellent weather in Charlottetown. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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