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The best time to visit Kingston

Month-by-month climate averages for Kingston, Ontario, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Kingston is usually May, June, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.

Kingston is warmest in July (highs near 26°C) and coldest in February (lows around -7°C), with roughly 1096 mm of precipitation across the year and July the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, August and September. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March and December.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Kingston forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Kingston weather by month

what to expect in Kingston through the year

Here is Kingston's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Kingston by season.

Jan
-6°
Cold
Feb
-7°
Cold
Mar
-2°
Cold
Apr
12°
Cool
May
18°
Mild
Jun
23°
15°
Warm
Jul
26°
18°
Warm
Wettest
Aug
24°
17°
Warm
Sep
22°
14°
Warm
Oct
15°
Mild
Nov
Cool
Dec
-3°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Kingston?
The most comfortable time to visit Kingston is usually May, June, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Kingston?
July is the warmest month in Kingston, averaging highs near 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Kingston?
February is the coldest month in Kingston, with lows around -7°C. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March and December.
When is the rainy season in Kingston?
The wettest month in Kingston is usually July, out of roughly 1096 mm of precipitation across the year.

Kingston month by month