Climate Insights for Prince Albert

The climate in Prince Albert is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 273mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Prince Albert is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: March, April, February. The coldest months are June, August, September, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Prince Albert has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. March is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 16°C. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Prince Albert is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 273mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 23mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0mm. That's 32mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Prince Albert is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 11km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Prince Albert, which began on June 21, 2026. Prince Albert is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in March at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in June near 11°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

The best time to visit Prince Albert is during January, February, March, April and May, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 16mm per month. By contrast, June can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 11°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Prince Albert 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. 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.