AI-generatedPrince Edward at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,180 h
- Rain a year
- 923 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 97 m
Climate in Prince Edward
Prince Edward has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 2,180 hours of sunshine a year, Prince Edward is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Prince Edward
The best time to visit Prince Edward is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is frequent in December; the wettest month is April with 93 mm.
Prince Edward through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Prince Edward in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 4–18 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Prince Edward in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Prince Edward in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–22 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Prince Edward in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −1–3 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June, August – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:2218:27
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:04–08:01 · evening 17:48–18:45
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:53–07:04 · evening 18:45–18:56
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Prince Edward compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 18° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
What is the weather like in Prince Edward in October?
In October, Prince Edward is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Prince Edward.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 5 min07:22 – 18:27
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 61 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %68 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %45 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Prince Edward
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Prince Edward: score 86 against 53. In July, days are 12 °C warmer than in October. July has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 53 | 86better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h | 9.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 89 mm | 79 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 12 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Prince Edward month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January−1° · 3.2 h
In January, Prince Edward is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 70 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prince Edward.
Prince Edward in January25February0° · 4.6 h
In February, Prince Edward is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 61 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prince Edward.
Prince Edward in February26March4° · 5.7 h
In March, Prince Edward is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 68 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prince Edward.
Prince Edward in March42April11° · 6.7 h
In April, Prince Edward is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 93 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Prince Edward.
Prince Edward in April82May18° · 7.9 h
In May, Prince Edward is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Prince Edward.
Prince Edward in May82June24° · 8.4 h
In June, Prince Edward is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Prince Edward.
Prince Edward in June86July27° · 9.2 h
In July, Prince Edward is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Prince Edward.
Prince Edward in July85August26° · 8.2 h
In August, Prince Edward is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Prince Edward.
Prince Edward in August82September22° · 6.7 h
In September, Prince Edward is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 78 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Prince Edward.
Prince Edward in September53October15° · 4.7 h
In October, Prince Edward is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Prince Edward.
Prince Edward in October20November8° · 3.6 h
In November, Prince Edward is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 75 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prince Edward.
Prince Edward in November12December3° · 2.5 h
In December, Prince Edward is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 84 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prince Edward.
Prince Edward in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Prince Edward
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−9°), the warmest in July (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16 | −1° | −9° | 3.2 h | 11 | 70 |
| FebruaryFeb | 25 | 0° | −8° | 4.6 h | 9 | 61 |
| MarchMar | 26 | 4° | −4° | 5.7 h | 10 | 68 |
| AprilApr | 42 | 11° | 3° | 6.7 h | 12 | 93 |
| MayMay | 82 | 18° | 9° | 7.9 h | 11 | 72 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 24° | 15° | 8.4 h | 11 | 81 |
| JulyJul | 86 | 27° | 19° | 9.2 h | 10 | 79 |
| AugustAug | 85 | 26° | 18° | 8.2 h | 10 | 75 |
| SeptemberSep | 82 | 22° | 14° | 6.7 h | 9 | 78 |
| OctoberOct | 53 | 15° | 8° | 4.7 h | 12 | 89 |
| NovemberNov | 20 | 8° | 2° | 3.6 h | 10 | 75 |
| DecemberDec | 12 | 3° | −4° | 2.5 h | 12 | 84 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Prince Edward
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.7 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Prince Edward, 42 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Prince Edward: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Prince Edward has about 12 rainy days with 89 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Prince Edward
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 90 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Prince Edward
How breezy and how cloudy Prince Edward is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Prince Edward typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 61 % of the sky over Prince Edward: variable cloud, with about 4.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Prince Edward
How often the day gets hot in Prince Edward (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Prince Edward has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 15 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Prince Edward
When Prince Edward is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Prince Edward.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Prince Edward
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Prince Edward in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Prince Edward has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).
- 37
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 82
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 85
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 53
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 14
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 10 min
- Distance
- 5,530 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Prince Edward vs Kingston
In October the holiday weather in Prince Edward and Kingston is about equally good (score 53 vs 49). During the day it is about as warm in Kingston as in Prince Edward.
| in October | Prince Edward | Kingston |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 53 | 49 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Prince Edward
When is the best time to visit Prince Edward?
The best time to visit Prince Edward is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Prince Edward?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at −1 °C.
When does it rain most in Prince Edward?
Rain is frequent in December; the wettest month is April with 93 mm. The driest month is February with 61 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Prince Edward get?
Prince Edward gets around 2,180 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.2 hours a day; in December there are 2.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Prince Edward in?
Prince Edward is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Prince Edward?
A nonstop flight from London to Prince Edward takes about 7 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,530 km.
Which school holidays are best for Prince Edward?
Prince Edward has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 37, May half-term 82, summer holidays 85, October half-term 53, Christmas holidays 14.