Prince Edward Island National Park, Prince Edward Island, Canada: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Prince Edward Island National Park, Prince Edward Island, Canada? If you're planning to go to Prince Edward Island National Park, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Prince Edward Island National Park, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Based on the climate and weather in Prince Edward Island National Park, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Prince Edward Island National Park, Prince Edward Island, Canada by month

January

January in Prince Edward Island National Park can be bitter cold and somewhat snowy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 10s F (10+ below zero C), with a few days below -4 F (20+ below zero C).

It tends to rain sometimes. It also snows a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Insulated boots
Multiple layer jacket shell
Sweaters
Scarf
Waterproof boots
Very heavy socks
Fleeces
Thermal undergarments
Waterproof coat
Umbrella
Pajamas, such as sweats
Gloves

February

If you are traveling to Prince Edward Island National Park in February, you will notice that it is beyond freezing and somewhat snowy. Expect it to rain occasionally and snow regularly.

Daytime temperatures are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Gloves
Waterproof boots
Insulated boots
Waterproof coat
Umbrella
Multiple layer jacket shell
Scarf
Pajamas, such as sweats
Sweaters
Very heavy socks
Thermal undergarments
Fleeces

March

March in Prince Edward Island National Park is frigid. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof coat
Waterproof boots
Sweaters
Umbrella
Warm pants or jeans
Gloves or mittens
Heavy socks
Heavy jacket
Cold weather footwear

April

April in Prince Edward Island National Park can be brisk and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Jacket or coat
Socks
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Waterproof boots
Light gloves or mittens
Fleeces
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof coat

May

May for Prince Edward Island National Park is chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Light jacket or fleece
Waterproof luggage
Socks
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Dresses
Long skirts
Standard footwear
Waterproof footwear
Pants or jeans
Rain coat

June

June is mild and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Pants or jeans
Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Socks
Standard footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Long skirts

July

In July, Prince Edward Island National Park is warm and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 70s F (mid 20s C) range.

At night, lows are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Prince Edward Island National Park, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Shorts or short pants
Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear
Light footwear
Rain coat
Skirts
Long and short sleeve shirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Umbrella
Dresses

August

August here is warm and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts or short pants
Waterproof luggage
Light footwear
Skirts
Umbrella
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear
Sandals
Rain coat
Long and short sleeve shirts

September

In September, Prince Edward Island National Park is balmy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 60s F (high 10s C) and about a third of the time jump into the low 70s F (low 20s C) range.

At night, lows are in the low 50s F (low 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Prince Edward Island National Park, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece
Dresses
Standard footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Pants or jeans
Waterproof footwear
Long skirts
Socks
Umbrella

October

If you are traveling to Prince Edward Island National Park in October, you will notice that it can be very chilly and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time.

Daytime temperatures are in the 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Dresses
Light jacket or fleece
Rain coat
Long skirts
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Socks
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Pants or jeans

November

Traveling to Prince Edward Island National Park in November, you will notice that it is brisk and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time and snow occasionally.

Daytime temperatures are in the 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Socks
Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof boots
Jacket or coat
Umbrella
Warm pants or jeans
Fleeces
Waterproof coat

December

Traveling to Prince Edward Island National Park in December, you will notice that it can be extremely cold and somewhat snowy. Expect it to rain regularly and snow 5-10 days this month.

Daytime temperatures are in the 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Heavy jacket
Waterproof coat
Heavy socks
Gloves or mittens
Sweaters
Cold weather footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof boots
Umbrella

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Prince Edward Island National Park, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Prince Edward Island National Park, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

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