Prince Edward Island
Red-sand beaches under a sky that seems to take up more room than usual, a lighthouse at the end of every second road, and mussels that were in the water that morning.
The best time to visit Prince Edward Island is Jul–Aug, when typical daytime highs reach about 23°C (73°F). Local time there is 13:28 (UTC-3).
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In season
The year at a glance
July · high 24°C · rain 102mm · 15.4h of daylight · in the recommended window
the dashed line is freezing · shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Charlottetown, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C30°F | 140mm5.5in | 9.0h9.0h | |
| February | -2°C28°F | 94mm3.7in | 10.3h10.3h | |
| March | 2°C35°F | 89mm3.5in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 8°C46°F | 99mm3.9in | 13.5h13.5h | |
| May | 14°C56°F | 87mm3.4in | 15.0h15.0h | |
| June | 20°C69°F | 114mm4.5in | 15.8h15.8h | |
| July | 24°C75°F | 102mm4.0in | 15.4h15.4h | in the recommended window |
| August | 24°C75°F | 106mm4.2in | 14.2h14.2h | in the recommended window |
| September | 20°C67°F | 123mm4.8in | 12.5h12.5h | |
| October | 14°C58°F | 100mm3.9in | 10.8h10.8h | |
| November | 7°C45°F | 125mm4.9in | 9.3h9.3h | |
| December | 3°C37°F | 119mm4.7in | 8.6h8.6h |
Good to know
- Currency
- CADCanadian dollar
- Language
- English, French
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Prince Edward Island?
The best time to visit Prince Edward Island is Jul–Aug, when typical daytime highs reach about 23°C (73°F).
How warm does Prince Edward Island get?
Typical daytime highs in Prince Edward Island are Mar–May 8°C (46°F), Jun–Aug 23°C (73°F), Sep–Nov 14°C (57°F), Dec–Feb 0°C (32°F).
Is Prince Edward Island expensive?
On the ground, Prince Edward Island is cheap.
What sort of trip is Prince Edward Island good for?
Prince Edward Island is good for relaxing holidays, nature and scenery, food and drink, beach and sun holidays.
How rainy is Prince Edward Island?
The wettest month in Prince Edward Island is January at 140mm (5.5in), the driest May at 87mm (3.4in), with a monthly average of 108mm (4.3in).
What plug do I need for Prince Edward Island?
Prince Edward Island uses type A, B sockets at 120 V.
