When is the best time to go to Prince George

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Prince George, 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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Prince George weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Prince George 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

Prince George January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-4°C 56mm 2.1hrs 9.5hrs

The climate in Prince George during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Prince George for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Prince George and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (24°F), whilst at night -13°C (9°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Prince George with around 56mm 2.2 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 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Prince George February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-0°C 38mm 3.5hrs 11.1hrs

February in Prince George is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Prince George for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Prince George and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (31°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Prince George with around 38mm 1.5 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 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Prince George weather in February »

March

Prince George March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 31mm 5.2hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Prince George is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Prince George for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Prince George and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Prince George with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Prince George weather in March »

April

Prince George April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 26mm 7.4hrs 15.3hrs

Prince George's weather in April is typically cool and dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Prince George, with some very good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Prince George and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Prince George with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Prince George weather in April »

May

Prince George May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 49mm 8.6hrs 17.4hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Prince George and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Prince George, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Prince George and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Prince George with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Prince George weather in May »

June

Prince George June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 58mm 9.7hrs 9.5hrs

June in Prince George is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Prince George, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Prince George and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Prince George with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Prince George weather in June »

July

Prince George July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 56mm 10.2hrs 11.1hrs

July in Prince George is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Prince George, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Prince George and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Prince George with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Prince George weather in July »

August

Prince George August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 57mm 9hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Prince George is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Prince George, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Prince George and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Prince George with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Prince George weather in August »

September

Prince George September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 55mm 5.8hrs 15.3hrs

Prince George's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Prince George, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Prince George and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Prince George with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Prince George weather in September »

October

Prince George October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 54mm 4hrs 17.4hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Prince George and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Prince George.

October is in the fall / autumn in Prince George and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Prince George with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 4 hours of sunshine per day.

Prince George weather in October »

November

Prince George November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 47mm 2.4hrs 9.5hrs

Prince George's weather in November is typically cold and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Prince George for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Prince George and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Prince George with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Prince George weather in November »

December

Prince George December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-4°C 56mm 1.9hrs 11.1hrs

December in Prince George is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Prince George for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Prince George and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (25°F), whilst at night -12°C (11°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Prince George with around 56mm 2.2 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 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Prince George weather in December »

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Prince George weather stats

Prince George weather statistics
Hottest month: July 22.5°C 72.5°F
Driest month: April 26mm 1ins
Sunniest month: July 10.2hrs
Coldest month: January -4.7°C 23.5°F
Wettest month: June 58mm 2.3ins
Warmest sea: August 11.2°C 52.2°F
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