Climate Insights for Tignish

Town of Tignish, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Hottest
August
21°C peak70°F peak
Coldest
February
-8°C low17°F low
Wettest
November
134 mm rain5.3 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Tignish is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1,141 mm of precipitation falls per year. Tignish receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tignish is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Tignish experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Tignish is cool. The average annual temperature is 44°F and approximately 44.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Tignish receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tignish is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 17°F. Tignish experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -2°Average: -4°Min: -6°FebMax: -3°Average: -6°Min: -8°MarMax: 0°Average: -3°Min: -4°AprMax: 3°Average: 2°Min: 1°MayMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 6°JunMax: 15°Average: 13°Min: 12°JulMax: 20°Average: 19°Min: 18°AugMax: 21°Average: 20°Min: 18°SepMax: 18°Average: 16°Min: 15°OctMax: 13°Average: 11°Min: 10°NovMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 3°DecMax: 1°Average: -1°Min: -2°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°FAverage: 24°FMin: 21°FFebMax: 27°FAverage: 22°FMin: 17°FMarMax: 31°FAverage: 27°FMin: 24°FAprMax: 38°FAverage: 35°FMin: 33°FMayMax: 48°FAverage: 44°FMin: 42°FJunMax: 59°FAverage: 56°FMin: 54°FJulMax: 69°FAverage: 66°FMin: 64°FAugMax: 70°FAverage: 67°FMin: 65°FSepMax: 64°FAverage: 61°FMin: 59°FOctMax: 55°FAverage: 52°FMin: 50°FNovMax: 44°FAverage: 40°FMin: 38°FDecMax: 34°FAverage: 30°FMin: 28°F
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Temperatures in Tignish vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 20°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Tignish vary considerably across the year, with a 53°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 70°F with a mean of 67°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 17°F and the daily average is 22°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 66mmFebPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 67mmMarPrecipitation: 107mmSnow: 58mmAprPrecipitation: 91mmSnow: 18mmMayPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 3mmJunPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 91mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 99mmSnow: 1mmNovPrecipitation: 134mmSnow: 21mmDecPrecipitation: 106mmSnow: 43mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 26inFebPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 26inMarPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 23inAprPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 7inMayPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 8inDecPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 17in
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Snow (in)

Tignish is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,141 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 95 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 134 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 72 mm. That's 62 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Tignish receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 277cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 67cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Tignish is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 44.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5.3 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2.8 in. That's 2.4 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Tignish receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 109in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 26in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/h35km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 31km/hFebWind Speed: 30km/hMarWind Speed: 28km/hAprWind Speed: 26km/hMayWind Speed: 24km/hJunWind Speed: 24km/hJulWind Speed: 22km/hAugWind Speed: 22km/hSepWind Speed: 26km/hOctWind Speed: 28km/hNovWind Speed: 34km/hDecWind Speed: 34km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mph25mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 20mphFebWind Speed: 19mphMarWind Speed: 18mphAprWind Speed: 16mphMayWind Speed: 15mphJunWind Speed: 15mphJulWind Speed: 14mphAugWind Speed: 14mphSepWind Speed: 16mphOctWind Speed: 17mphNovWind Speed: 21mphDecWind Speed: 21mph
Wind Speed

Tignish is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 27km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 34km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 22km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 12km/h gap 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 32km/h in winter, 26km/h in spring, 23km/h in summer, 29km/h in autumn.Tignish is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 17mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 21mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 14mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7mph gap 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 20mph in winter, 16mph in spring, 14mph in summer, 18mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-4°24°F
Feb-6°22°F
Mar-3°27°F
Apr2°35°F
May7°44°F
Jun13°56°F
Jul19°66°F
Aug20°67°F
Sep16°61°F
Oct11°52°F
Nov5°40°F
Dec-1°30°F

The best time to visit Tignish is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 79 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -8°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 best time to visit Tignish is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.1 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 17°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

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

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-6 °C21 °F
-2 °C29 °F
31 km/h20 mph
109 mm4.3 in
66 cm26 in
Feb
-8 °C17 °F
-3 °C27 °F
30 km/h19 mph
90 mm3.5 in
67 cm26 in
Mar
-4 °C24 °F
0 °C31 °F
28 km/h18 mph
107 mm4.2 in
58 cm23 in
Apr
1 °C33 °F
3 °C38 °F
26 km/h16 mph
91 mm3.6 in
18 cm7 in
May
6 °C42 °F
9 °C48 °F
24 km/h15 mph
85 mm3.4 in
3 cm1 in
Jun
12 °C54 °F
15 °C59 °F
24 km/h15 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
18 °C64 °F
20 °C69 °F
22 km/h14 mph
72 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
18 °C65 °F
21 °C70 °F
22 km/h14 mph
75 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
15 °C59 °F
18 °C64 °F
26 km/h16 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C50 °F
13 °C55 °F
28 km/h17 mph
99 mm3.9 in
1 cm0 in
Nov
3 °C38 °F
7 °C44 °F
34 km/h21 mph
134 mm5.3 in
21 cm8 in
Dec
-2 °C28 °F
1 °C34 °F
34 km/h21 mph
106 mm4.2 in
43 cm17 in