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The best time to visit Prince George

Month-by-month climate averages for Prince George, British Columbia, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

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

Prince George is warmest in July (highs near 25°C) and coldest in January (lows around -9°C), with roughly 720 mm of precipitation across the year and June the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, July, August and September. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March, April, November and December.

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

Prince George weather by month

what to expect in Prince George through the year

Here is Prince George'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 Prince George by season.

Jan
-2°
-9°
Cold
Feb
-8°
Cold
Mar
-8°
Cold
Apr
11°
-1°
Cool
May
19°
Mild
Jun
21°
Mild
Wettest
Jul
25°
13°
Warm
Aug
24°
12°
Warm
Sep
18°
Mild
Oct
10°
Cool
Nov
-3°
Cold
Dec
-4°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Prince George?
The most comfortable time to visit Prince George is usually May, July, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest June rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Prince George?
July is the warmest month in Prince George, averaging highs near 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Prince George?
January is the coldest month in Prince George, with lows around -9°C. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March, April, November and December.
When is the rainy season in Prince George?
The wettest month in Prince George is usually June, out of roughly 720 mm of precipitation across the year.

Prince George month by month