Prince Edward Island Weather Forecast
Prince Edward Island weather: 59°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Prince Edward Island is a province in Canada. Prince Edward Island is a Canadian province or territory. It has a population of about 175.000. The capital is Charlottetown.
Right now it is 59°F (15°C) in Prince Edward Island with clear. It feels like 56°F. Today runs from 56°F to 70°F. Chance of precipitation is 8%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Prince Edward Island is July, August and September. The climate is subarctic. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 76°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 15°F.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 70°F is 3.6°F below the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Prince Edward Island today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Prince Edward Island right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:01 PM, Aug 22 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Prince Edward Island
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 56° | 8% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 70° / 58° | 95% · 2,9 in | 18 mph | 0 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 79° / 69° | 70% · 0,4 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 77° / 62° | 17% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 73° / 58° | 14% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 75° / 58° | 2% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 58° | 22% | 13 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 57° | 22% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 53° | 13% | 16 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 58° | 15% | 19 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 75° / 63° | 35% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 56° | 40% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 57° / 49° | 33% · 0,3 in | 17 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 49° | 29% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 49° | 25% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 23% | -- | — |
Climate in Prince Edward Island month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 15° | 3,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 28° | 15° | 2,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 39° | 24° | 5,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 46° | 32° | 3,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 58° | 43° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 68° | 53° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 76° | 61° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 74° | 60° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 69° | 55° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 58° | 47° | 3,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 44° | 34° | 5,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 35° | 23° | 3,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Prince Edward Island
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Prince Edward Island
Go in July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and March - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Prince Edward Island?
Prince Edward Island is a province in Canada. Its coordinates are 46.5107, -63.4168. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Prince Edward Island right now?
It is currently 59°F (15°C) with clear. Humidity is 68% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Prince Edward Island?
July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Prince Edward Island, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Prince Edward Island in?
Prince Edward Island observes America/Halifax (UTC-03:00). The local time is 5:01 PM.
How many people live in Prince Edward Island?
Prince Edward Island has a population of approximately 175.000.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (ca-provinces) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 22, 2026 at 5:01 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
