AI-generatedPrince Rupert at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 17°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 13.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,430 h
- Rain a year
- 2,977 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 26 m
Climate in Prince Rupert
Prince Rupert has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 17 °C, while December is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,430 hours of sunshine a year, Prince Rupert is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: April – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 10°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 10°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
08:0718:46
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:45–08:57 · evening 17:57–19:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:31–07:45 · evening 19:08–19:22
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.
What is the weather like in Prince Rupert in October?
In October, Prince Rupert is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 374 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prince Rupert.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 39 min08:07 – 18:46
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 81 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7America/Vancouver
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Prince Rupert
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 9.5 – 11.0 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Prince Rupert ranges from 6.7 °C in March to 13.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 12.3 and 14.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7.2° | 6.2° | 8.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 6.8° | 6.3° | 7.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 6.7° | 5.5° | 7.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | 7.5° | 6.5° | 8.3° | cold |
| MayMay | 9.2° | 8.1° | 10.2° | cold |
| JuneJun | 11.3° | 10.3° | 12.0° | cold |
| JulyJul | 12.9° | 11.8° | 14.0° | cold |
| AugustAug | 13.2° | 12.3° | 14.0° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 12.0° | 11.2° | 12.8° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 10.3° | 9.5° | 11.0° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.0° | 8.3° | 9.9° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 7.9° | 7.2° | 8.9° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Prince Rupert
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 2.8 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Prince Rupert, 26 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Prince Rupert
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 90 min
- Fair skin
- about 110 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Prince Rupert: 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 Rupert has about 22 rainy days with 374 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Prince Rupert
How breezy and how cloudy Prince Rupert 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 Rupert typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 81 % of the sky over Prince Rupert: mostly overcast, with about 2.8 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.
Snow in Prince Rupert
When Prince Rupert 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, Prince Rupert has about 1 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 2 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 8 out of 100: hardly any.
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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Prince Rupert
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in August (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 0 | 3° | −1° | 7.2° | 1.7 h | 22 | 333 |
| FebruaryFeb | 2 | 4° | −1° | 6.8° | 3.1 h | 17 | 242 |
| MarchMar | 3 | 6° | 0° | 6.7° | 3.9 h | 21 | 258 |
| AprilApr | 8 | 9° | 2° | 7.5° | 5.4 h | 19 | 213 |
| MayMay | 12 | 13° | 6° | 9.2° | 6.1 h | 17 | 151 |
| JuneJun | 12 | 15° | 9° | 11.3° | 5.8 h | 16 | 132 |
| JulyJul | 13 | 17° | 11° | 12.9° | 5.6 h | 15 | 119 |
| AugustAug | 10 | 17° | 11° | 13.2° | 5.2 h | 16 | 183 |
| SeptemberSep | 3 | 15° | 9° | 12.0° | 3.9 h | 19 | 280 |
| OctoberOct | 0 | 10° | 5° | 10.3° | 2.8 h | 22 | 374 |
| NovemberNov | 0 | 6° | 1° | 9.0° | 1.9 h | 22 | 358 |
| DecemberDec | 0 | 3° | −1° | 7.9° | 1.6 h | 21 | 334 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
54.32° N, 130.32° W · 26 m · America/Vancouver
Best time to visit Prince Rupert
The best time to visit Prince Rupert is from April to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 13.2 °C. The wettest month is October with 374 mm of precipitation.
Prince Rupert through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Prince Rupert in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–13 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 57 rainy days in all
Prince Rupert in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 15–17 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Prince Rupert in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 6–15 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 63 rainy days in all
Prince Rupert in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–4 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 60 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Prince Rupert for you.
Your best months: May – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Prince Rupert
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 Rupert: score 13 against 0. In July, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in July. July has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 0 | 13better |
| Day high | 10° | 17° |
| Night low | 5° | 11° |
| Sea | 10.3° | 12.9° |
| Sunshine | 2.8 h | 5.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 22 | 15better |
| Rainfall | 374 mm | 119 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Prince Rupert month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
0January3° · Sea 7° · 2 h
In January, Prince Rupert is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 7.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 22 days, totalling 333 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prince Rupert.
Prince Rupert in January2February4° · Sea 7° · 3 h
In February, Prince Rupert is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 6.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 242 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prince Rupert.
Prince Rupert in February3March6° · Sea 7° · 4 h
In March, Prince Rupert is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sea averages 6.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 258 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prince Rupert.
Prince Rupert in March8April9° · Sea 8° · 5 h
In April, Prince Rupert is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 213 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prince Rupert.
Prince Rupert in April12May13° · Sea 9° · 6 h
In May, Prince Rupert is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 151 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prince Rupert.
Prince Rupert in May12June15° · Sea 11° · 6 h
In June, Prince Rupert is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 132 mm. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prince Rupert.
Prince Rupert in June13July17° · Sea 13° · 6 h
In July, Prince Rupert is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 12.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 119 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prince Rupert.
Prince Rupert in July10August17° · Sea 13° · 5 h
In August, Prince Rupert is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 183 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prince Rupert.
Prince Rupert in August3September15° · Sea 12° · 4 h
In September, Prince Rupert is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 280 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prince Rupert.
Prince Rupert in September0October10° · Sea 10° · 3 h
In October, Prince Rupert is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 374 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prince Rupert.
Prince Rupert in October0November6° · Sea 9° · 2 h
In November, Prince Rupert is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 9.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 358 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prince Rupert.
Prince Rupert in November0December3° · Sea 8° · 2 h
In December, Prince Rupert is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 7.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 21 days, totalling 334 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prince Rupert.
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Prince Rupert vs. Ketchikan
In October the holiday weather in Prince Rupert and Ketchikan is about equally good (score 0 vs. 0). During the day it is about as warm in Ketchikan as in Prince Rupert. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Prince Rupert | Ketchikan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 0 | 0 |
| Daytime high | 10° | 10° |
| Sea | 10° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 22 | 22 |
| Best time | Apr – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Prince Rupert
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Prince Rupert 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 Rupert has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 12) and its weakest during October half-term (score 0).
- 7
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 12
May half-term
May – Jun
PoorBest holidays
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 11
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 0
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 0
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 25 min
- Distance
- 7,370 km
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (8 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.
Frequently asked questions about Prince Rupert
When is the best time to visit Prince Rupert?
The best time to visit Prince Rupert is from April to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Prince Rupert?
The sea temperature in Prince Rupert ranges from 6.7 °C in March to 13.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Prince Rupert in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 10.3 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Prince Rupert?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 17 °C and nights around 11 °C. December is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Prince Rupert?
The wettest month is October with 374 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 119 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Prince Rupert get?
Prince Rupert gets around 1,430 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.1 hours a day; in December there are 1.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Prince Rupert in?
Prince Rupert uses the time zone America/Vancouver: UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Prince Rupert?
A nonstop flight from London to Prince Rupert takes about 9 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,370 km.
Which school holidays are best for Prince Rupert?
Prince Rupert has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 12) and its weakest during October half-term (score 0). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 7, May half-term 12, Summer holidays 11, October half-term 0, Christmas holidays 0.
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