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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.

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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

Kingston January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-3°C 73mm 3.6hrs 10.4hrs 3°C

Kingston's weather in January is typically cold and reasonably dry in nature.

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.

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.

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February

Kingston February weather averages
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 not a good 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.

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March

Kingston March weather averages
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.

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April

Kingston April weather averages
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 relatively 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.

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May

Kingston May weather averages
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 reasonably 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.

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June

Kingston June weather averages
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 extremely 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.

Kingston weather in June »

July

Kingston July weather averages
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.

Kingston weather in July »

August

Kingston August weather averages
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 extremely 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.

Kingston weather in August »

September

Kingston September weather averages
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 pretty 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

Kingston October weather averages
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 quite 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.

Kingston weather in October »

November

Kingston November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 97mm 3.2hrs 10.4hrs 9°C

The climate in Kingston during November can be summarized as 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 pretty bad 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.

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December

Kingston December weather averages
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.

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Kingston weather stats

Kingston weather statistics
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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