Climate Insights for Prince George

The climate in Prince George is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 782mm of precipitation falls per year. Prince George receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Prince George is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Prince George experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Prince George vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Prince George is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 782mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 65mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 99mm of rainfall. October and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 38mm. That's 61mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Prince George receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 252cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 53cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Prince George is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Prince George, which began on June 21, 2026. Prince George is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Prince George is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 64mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -11°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Prince George based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.