When is the best time to go to Princeton

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Princeton 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

Princeton January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-2°C 66mm 2.4hrs 9.9hrs

The climate in Princeton 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 Princeton for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Princeton and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -9°C (15°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Princeton with around 66mm 2.6 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 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Princeton February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 47mm 3.6hrs 11.3hrs

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

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 Princeton.

February is in the winter in Princeton and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Princeton with around 47mm 1.8 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 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Princeton March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 38mm 5.1hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Princeton is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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 Princeton.

March is in the spring in Princeton and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Princeton with around 38mm 1.5 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Princeton April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 28mm 6.8hrs 14.8hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Princeton and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Princeton with around 28mm 1.1 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Princeton May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 34mm 7.8hrs 16.5hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Princeton 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 Princeton.

May is in the spring in Princeton and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Princeton with around 34mm 1.3 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Princeton June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 35mm 8.6hrs 9.9hrs

Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Princeton during the month of June

It is perhaps a good month to visit Princeton, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Princeton and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Princeton with around 35mm 1.4 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Princeton July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 38mm 10.3hrs 11.3hrs

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

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Princeton, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Princeton and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Princeton with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Princeton weather in July »

August

Princeton August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 34mm 9.2hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Princeton is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Princeton, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Princeton and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Princeton with around 34mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Princeton weather in August »

September

Princeton September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 30mm 7.1hrs 14.8hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Princeton and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Princeton with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Princeton weather in September »

October

Princeton October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 30mm 5.4hrs 16.5hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Princeton 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 Princeton.

October is in the fall / autumn in Princeton and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (53°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Princeton with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Princeton weather in October »

November

Princeton November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 67mm 2.5hrs 9.9hrs

November is a reasonably dry month in Princeton and the temperature is generally cold.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Princeton and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Princeton with around 67mm 2.6 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 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Princeton December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-3°C 69mm 1.9hrs 11.3hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Princeton and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (26°F), whilst at night -10°C (15°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Princeton with around 69mm 2.7 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 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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Princeton weather stats

Princeton weather statistics
Hottest month: July 22.7°C 72.9°F
Driest month: April 28mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: July 10.3hrs
Coldest month: December -3.3°C 26.1°F
Wettest month: December 69mm 2.7ins
Warmest sea: August 12.3°C 54.1°F
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