When to visit
Prince Rupert?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Prince Rupert
British Columbia · Canada

The best time to visit Prince Rupert is July, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align. — predictable climate

Climate score
October
9

Challenging climate

🌨Cold

6%snow days
Occasional snow
1%outdoor comfort
Poor outdoor conditions
1%perfect days
Rarely perfect
Moderate— 7% nights below 0°cSignificant warming— +1.7° vs. 15 years agoGetting drierHigh— 25% days with 20mm+ rainCooling down through the month
Temperature
6–12°C
Consistent temperatures · Cold nights — bring layers
Feels like
3–10°C
Dry
Precipitation
393mm
Torrential rain · 22 days
Sunshine
3.1h
Overcast
Humidity (%)
86%
Dry
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
43
Low season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct43NovDec
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Monthly Overview
Score557104056715125954
ClimateColdColdColdColdColdCool & rainyCool & rainyCool & rainyCool & rainyColdColdCold
Temperature-1–4°C-1–5°C0–7°C1–10°C6–14°C9–16°C12–18°C12–19°C10–16°C6–12°C2–7°C-1–4°C
Feels like-5–1°C-5–1°C-4–4°C-2–7°C3–12°C8–15°C11–18°C12–19°C9–15°C3–10°C-2–3°C-5–0°C
Precipitation354mm
22 days
339mm
17 days
262mm
20 days
223mm
20 days
152mm
16 days
169mm
16 days
154mm
15 days
299mm
16 days
367mm
19 days
393mm
22 days
461mm
23 days
338mm
21 days
Sunshine1.6h
☀︎ 20%
2.9h
☀︎ 30%
4.4h
☀︎ 37%
7.1h
☀︎ 51%
6.7h
☀︎ 42%
6.7h
☀︎ 39%
7.0h
☀︎ 42%
6.4h
☀︎ 43%
3.9h
☀︎ 31%
3.1h
☀︎ 30%
1.7h
☀︎ 20%
1.6h
☀︎ 21%
WindE · 19 km/hE · 18 km/hE · 16 km/hSE · 16 km/hSW · 14 km/hSW · 14 km/hSW · 12 km/hSW · 14 km/hS · 16 km/hSE · 17 km/hE · 19 km/hE · 18 km/h
Humidity (%)83%81%80%77%80%84%86%88%87%86%85%83%
Perfect days0%0%0%1%7%8%14%20%8%1%0%0%
Dry streak5d5d5d5d6d6d6d7d5d4d4d5d
Sunny streak3d5d7d9d9d9d9d9d6d6d3d3d
Extreme cold43%55%50%27%1%————7%29%50%
Temperature+1.4°+0.8°+2.1°+1.6°+0.3°+0.6°+1.0°+1.4°+1.2°+1.7°+1.6°+1.6°
RainfallStableGetting wetterGetting drierStableStableGetting wetterStableMuch wetterMuch wetterGetting drierMuch wetterStable
Ideal warm days0%0%0%0%0%1%2%1%0%0%0%0%
Outdoor comfort0%0%0%1%10%14%27%29%12%1%0%0%
Dry week odds2%5%2%3%5%5%5%5%3%3%1%3%
Heavy rain20%15%12%11%4%4%4%10%18%25%26%20%
Snow days47%50%51%31%4%————6%41%50%
Day length8.0h9.8h11.9h14.1h16.1h17.1h16.6h14.8h12.7h10.5h8.5h7.4h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonLow seasonLow seasonShoulder season

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Prince Rupert?

The best time to visit Prince Rupert is July, with temperatures between 12 °C and 18 °C. The best month is July. July is high season.

What is the weather like in Prince Rupert?

Prince Rupert has a climate with an overall score of 2.4/10. Annual temperatures range from -1 °C to 19 °C.

What is the hottest month in Prince Rupert?

The hottest month in Prince Rupert is August, with average highs of 19 °C and lows of 12 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Prince Rupert?

The rainiest month in Prince Rupert is November, with an average of 461 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Prince Rupert?

Peak season in Prince Rupert is June, July, August, September. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Prince Rupert?

Shoulder season in Prince Rupert falls in May, December. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.