Climate Insights for Port Perry

The climate in Port Perry is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 940mm of precipitation falls per year. Port Perry receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Port Perry is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 106cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Port Perry vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Port Perry is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 940mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 103mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 60mm. That's 43mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 106cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 27cm.

Port Perry is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 21km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Port Perry, which began on March 20, 2026. Port Perry 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 July at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Port Perry is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 85mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -9°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Port Perry 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.