When is the best time to go to Kingston
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kingston, Canada. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Kingston
Kingston weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kingston are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3°C | 73mm | 3.6hrs | 10.4hrs | 3°C |
January in Kingston is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kingston for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Kingston and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (26°F), whilst at night -13°C (10°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Kingston with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2°C | 64mm | 4.8hrs | 11.5hrs | 3°C |
February in Kingston is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kingston for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Kingston and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -12°C (11°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kingston with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Kingston weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 71mm | 5.1hrs | 12.8hrs | 2°C |
The weather in March in Kingston is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kingston for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Kingston and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (38°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kingston with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 75mm | 6.6hrs | 14.4hrs | 3°C |
Kingston's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kingston.
April is in the spring in Kingston and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kingston with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 77mm | 8.2hrs | 15.8hrs | 6°C |
May is a reasonably dry month in Kingston and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kingston.
May is in the spring in Kingston and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kingston with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 72mm | 9.1hrs | 10.4hrs | 13°C |
The climate in Kingston during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kingston, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Kingston and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kingston with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 59mm | 9.9hrs | 11.5hrs | 19°C |
July in Kingston is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kingston, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Kingston and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kingston with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 81mm | 8.5hrs | 12.8hrs | 21°C |
The weather in August in Kingston is characteristically warm and a little damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kingston, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Kingston and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kingston with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 92mm | 6.3hrs | 14.4hrs | 19°C |
Kingston's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kingston.
September is in the fall / autumn in Kingston and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kingston with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Kingston weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 86mm | 5.3hrs | 15.8hrs | 14°C |
October is a a little damp month in Kingston and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kingston.
October is in the fall / autumn in Kingston and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (56°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kingston with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 97mm | 3.2hrs | 10.4hrs | 9°C |
The weather in November in Kingston is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kingston for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Kingston and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kingston with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Kingston weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0°C | 97mm | 2.6hrs | 11.5hrs | 5°C |
December in Kingston is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kingston for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Kingston and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -9°C (17°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kingston with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Kingston weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 25.9°C 78.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 59mm 2.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 9.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -3.6°C 25.5°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 97mm 3.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 20.8°C 69.4°F |
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